misshape
verb [ T ] (also mis-shape) uk/mɪsˈʃeɪp/ us/ˌmɪsˈʃeɪp/ misshapen or misshaped
使…变形
to make something become an unusual shape, or the wrong shape
Don't rub delicate garments or wring them out - you might damage the fabric or misshape the linings. 不要揉搓精细织物或将其拧干——那样可能会损坏面料或使衬里变形。
He suggested using papaya leaves to tenderize the steak without mis-shaping it. 他建议使用木瓜叶来嫩化牛排,而且能让它维持原状。
误导
to influence something, especially people's beliefs, ideas, or character, in a way that is not correct or good
These were the moments that shaped and misshaped him. 这些时刻既塑造了他,也扭曲了他的性格。
The rumours were effective in mis-shaping local people's opinions. 这些谣言成功地误导了当地人的看法。
There were concerns that college admissions tests were misshaping secondary education. 有人担心大学入学考试正在误导中等教育。
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- The pressure is high enough to disrupt the flow of gas and misshape the jets.
- He grew up in a society misshaped by British colonialism.
misshape
noun [ C ] (also mis-shape) uk/ˈmɪs.ʃeɪp/ us/ˈmɪs.ʃeɪp/
mainly UK(尤指食物)错误的形状
something, especially a piece of food, that is the wrong shape
My dad worked at the chocolate factory and was always bringing home bags of misshapes. 我爸爸在巧克力工厂工作,他总是把一袋袋畸形的巧克力带回家。
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- You can buy biscuit mis-shapes from the factory shop.
- The first few eggs a hen produces will be small and sometimes you'll get misshapes too.