Bend is a verb meaning to force something straight into a curve or angle.
As a noun, bend refers to:
1. A curved part of something
2. A kind of knot used to join two ropes together
3. In music, a technique of changing the pitch of a note
Common phrases with bend:
- Bend over backwards (竭尽全力)
- Bend the rules (变通规则)
- Around the bend (在拐弯处)