contort
/kənˈtɔ:t; kən`tɔrt/ v[I, Ipr, Tn]
~ (sth) (with sth) (cause sth to) twist out of its natural shape （使某物）扭曲, 走样
Her face contorted/was contorted with pain. 她的脸因疼痛而走了样.
contorted branches, limbs, etc 弯弯曲曲的枝桠、 主枝等
(fig 比喻) a contorted (ie too complicated) explanation, excuse, etc 拐弯抹角的解释、 辩解等.