| 释义 |
wrench /rench or rensh/ transitive verb- To pull (something from someone or something) esp with a twisting or wringing action
- To force or wrest violently
- To shift with the help of a wrench
- To sprain
- To distort
intransitive verb To turn or twist suddenly or violently noun- An act or instance of wrenching
- A violent twist
- A sprain
- An instrument for turning nuts, etc, an adjustable spanner
- A separation or change that is difficult to bear, or the pain of this
- (in coursing) bringing the hare round at less than a right angle
ORIGIN: OE wrencan to deceive, twist, wrenc deceit, twisting; cf Ger renken to twist, Rank trick, intrigue |