n. 弯曲, 扭歪
n the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
n a tortuous and twisted shape or position

contortions的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. The acrobat went through various contortions.卖艺人把身体作出各种扭歪的姿态。

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