1580s, "action of distorting," from Latin distortionem (nominative distortio), noun of action from past participle stem of distorquere (see distort). Figurative use (of words, etc.) from 1640s.
实用例句
1. A bigger objection is that aggregation of the results invites distortion.
一种更大的异议是把各种结果集中考虑容易导致曲解。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Audio signals can be transmitted along cables without distortion.
声音信号可以通过电缆传送而不失真。
来自柯林斯例句
3. a grotesque distortion of the truth
对事实的荒诞歪曲
来自《权威词典》
4. The wrong chemical balance can cause severe distortion of the photographic image.
化学药水不合比例可引致摄影图像的严重失真.
来自《简明英汉词典》
5. His report was attacked as a gross distortion of the truth.
