mangle /ˈmæŋɡəl/ ( mangling, mangled, mangles )

• 1. 

  V-T If a physical object is mangled, it is crushed or twisted very forcefully, so that it is difficult to see what its original shape was. 严重损毁 [usu passive]

  例：

  His body was crushed and mangled beyond recognition.

  他的身体被轧得血肉模糊而无法辨认。

• 2. 

  V-T to press or dry in a mangle (在榨干机中)榨干

• 3. 

  N a machine for pressing or drying wet textiles, clothes, etc, consisting of two heavy rollers between which the cloth is passed (衣服)脱水机 (Also called wringer)