柯林斯英汉双解大词典

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]

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)