twists and turns 1. 弯弯曲曲处，转弯曲折处 2. (行动、思想等进程中的) 意外的曲折变化 The course of peace was directly affected by the twists and turns on the international scene. 和平的进程直接受到国际舞台上风云变化的影响。 The twists and turns of his argument made his speech very difficult to understand. 他的辩说峰回路转，使得他的发言难以理解。