Definition of mangled

mangledadjective

bị cắt xén

/ˈmæŋɡld//ˈmæŋɡld/

The word "mangled" has a rich history dating back to the 15th century. It comes from the Old French word "mangle," which means "to crush" or "to beat." This Old French word is derived from the Latin words "maniceps," meaning "crush" or "oppRESS," and "mani," meaning "hand." Initially, "mangle" referred to the act of crushing or beating something with one's hands or with an instrument. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the idea of distortion or disfiguration, often in a violent or forceful manner. In the 17th century, the word "mangle" also took on a nautical meaning, referring to the act of twisting or tangling rope. Today, "mangled" is used to describe something that has been violently or forcibly deformed, damaged, or disfigured. Whether it's a piece of machinery, a person's body, or a piece of writing, "mangled" implies a sense of chaos, destruction, and distress.

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badly damaged, especially as a result of being torn or twisted

bị hư hỏng nặng, đặc biệt là do bị rách hoặc xoắn

Example:
  • mangled bodies/remains

    thi thể/di cốt bị xé nát

made to seem less good than it really is by being said wrongly or played badly

được làm cho có vẻ kém tốt hơn thực tế bằng cách nói sai hoặc chơi tệ

Example:
  • mangled syntax/quotations/grammar

    cú pháp/trích dẫn/ngữ pháp bị bóp méo

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