wrenchKK [ˈrɛntʃ] ｜ /ˈrɛntʃ/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a hand tool used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the bicycle.
扳手；螺帽扳手
C2verb
to twist or pull suddenly in order to remove or separate
He had to wrench the rusty bolt free using a wrench.
C1noun
a sudden painful pulling or twisting of a muscle or ligament
While playing soccer, he suffered a wrench in his ankle when he landed awkwardly after a jump.
扭傷；肌腱拉傷
C2verb
to cause to feel pain or discomfort by twisting or compressing
The sudden movement caused him to wrench his knee, resulting in excruciating pain.
C2verb
to suddenly twist or turn, causing a sprain or strain
As he tried to lift the heavy suitcase, he wrenched his back, causing an immediate sharp pain.
C2noun
an abrupt, jerky pulling movement
He gave the stuck doorknob a sharp wrench and it finally opened.