| 单词 | turn |
| 释义 | turn noun¹ 1act of turning sb/sth around旋转；转身adjective | verb + turn adjective➤complete, full, half, quarter转一圈；转半圈；转 1/4 圈◆it slowly spun for three complete turns.它慢慢地旋转了三整圈。◆a full turn of the handle to the right将把手向右转一转圈➤90-degree, 180-degree, etc. * 90 度、180 度等的转动▸➤quick迅速转动◆a quick turn of his head他迅速转头➤slight轻微转动◆he quickly gives the handle a slight turn.他迅速将把手稍微转了一点儿。verb + turn➤give sth转动⋯◆give the knob a turn.转一下把手。turn noun² 2change of direction改变方向adjective | verb + turn | phrases adjective➤left, left-hand, right, right-hand左转；右转▸➤abrupt, sharp, tight急转弯◆tinker makes the tight turns look easy.廷克使高难度的旋转看起来很容易。➤wide大转弯▸➤sudden突然转向▸➤three-point三点转向 (see also u-turn) ➤handbrake (bre) 手刹转向➤flip (name) (in swimming游泳) 翻腾转体◆every time she did a flip turn, she made a large splash.每当做翻腾转体时她都溅起一个大水花。verb + turn➤do, make, negotiate转弯；顺利转向◆she stopped talking as she negotiated a particularly sharp turn.她转一个特别急的弯时停止了说话。➤execute做翻滚转体◆syd executed each turn perfectly.叙德的每个翻滚转体做得都很完美。phrases➤at every turn (figurative) 事事；处处◆at every turn i met with disappointment.我事事都不顺心。➤a turn to the left, a turn to the right向左转；向右转◆he made a sudden turn to the right.他突然向右转。➤twists and turns (figurative) 意外的曲折变化◆it's impossible to follow all the twists and turns of the plot.要跟上情节中所有的曲折变化是不可能的。turn noun³ 3 (especially name) bend/corner in a road转弯处；拐角 ➡ see also turning adjective | verb + turn | phrases adjective➤next下一个转弯处▸➤wrong错误的转弯处➤hairpin, tight * u 字形转弯；急转弯◆the car skidded around a hairpin turn.汽车在一个急转弯处打滑了。◆there was a screech as the car rounded a tight turn.汽车急转弯时发出了一阵吱吱的尖叫。verb + turn➤make, take转弯◆he took a wrong turn and ended up on the coast road.他转错了弯，结果开到了海滨公路上。➤miss错过拐弯处➤approach, enter, round接近／进入／绕过转弯◆slow down as you enter the turn.进入弯道时要减速。phrases➤a turn on the left, a turn on the right左边的／右边的转弯处◆take the next turn on the right.在下一个右转弯处转弯。➤twists and turns弯弯曲曲处◆a road full of twists and turns弯弯曲曲的道路turn noun⁴ 4time when you must or may do sth做事的时机verb + turn | turn + verb | preposition verb + turn➤have, take轮流；依次◆can i have a turn?让我来一次好吗？◆i'll take a turn making the dinner－you have a rest.你休息一下吧，轮到我做一次晚饭了。◆the children took turns on the swing.孩子们轮流荡秋千。➤miss错过一轮◆if you can't put any cards down you have to miss a turn.你如果不能出牌就要错过一轮。➤give sb给某人一次机会◆give sarah a turn on the swing.让萨拉坐一次秋千吧。➤await, wait等待轮到的机会◆be patient and wait your turn!耐心等着轮到你吧！➤come to轮到◆by the time it came to my turn to sing, i was very nervous.轮到我唱歌的时候，我都快紧张死了。turn + verb➤come轮到◆when my turn finally came, i was shaking with nerves.终于轮到我的时候，我紧张得浑身发抖。preposition➤in turn (= one after the other) 依次地◆they gave their names in turn.他们依次说出自己的名字。➤in sb's turn (especially bre) 轮到某人时；进而◆she had not been friendly to pete and he, in his turn, was cold to her when she came to stay.她对皮特不太友好，而她来住的时候皮特对她也很冷淡。➤out of turn (= before or after your turn) 未按照正常顺序地◆batista had batted out of turn.巴蒂斯塔没有按顺序出场击球。turn noun⁵ 5change改变adjective | verb + turn | preposition | phrases adjective➤abrupt, sudden突然的变化◆he seems to have taken an abrupt career turn with his new movie.他的新电影似乎表明，他的事业突然出现了转型。➤dramatic, remarkable巨大的／显著的变化➤decisive, drastic, radical果断的／剧烈的／激进的改变◆schuler's life took a radical turn when he became obsessed with horses.舒勒迷上马之后，生活发生了剧烈的变化。➤different, new不同的变化；新的变化➤interesting有趣的变化◆the video market took an interesting turn in the mid 1980s.视频市场在 20 世纪 80 年代中期发生了有趣的变化。➤bizarre, ironic, odd, shocking, strange, surprising, unexpected离奇的／讽刺性的／古怪的／令人震惊的／奇怪的／令人感到意外的／意想不到的变化◆the trial has taken an even more bizarre turn today.今天的审判有了更为离奇的发展。◆events took a surprising turn.事情出现了令人惊讶的变化。➤ugly, unfortunate险恶的／不幸的转变◆the battle took an unfortunate turn.战斗出现了不妙的变化。➤downward变坏verb + turn➤take转变◆her career took an unexpected turn when she moved to vancouver.搬到温哥华后，她的职业发生了出人意料的变化。➤mark, signal标志变化◆it marks a major turn in this presidency.这标志着这任总统的重要变化。preposition➤by turn, by turns轮流地◆this movie is by turn (= alternately) terrifying and very funny.这部电影一会儿令人毛骨悚然，一会儿滑稽可笑。➤on the turn (= changing) 在转变中◆our luck is on the turn.我们要转运了。phrases➤take a turn for the better, take a turn for the worse好转；变坏◆i'm afraid grandma has taken a turn for the worse.我担心奶奶的病情加重了。➤a turn of events情况的转变◆in a dramatic turn of events she took the company into her own hands.事态发生了戏剧性变化 － 她亲自掌控公司了。 turn /tɜːn; name tɜːrn/ verb 1. [intransitive, transitive] to change into a particular state; to make sth do this （使）变成，成为◆the loss has been turned into a profit. 亏损变成了赢利。 2. [intransitive] to change and start going in a different direction 转向◆after a good start, the markets turned lower. 市场开头不错，但随后又转而走低。⨁ to turn higher / lower / negative / positive转高／低；转为消极／积极 ●turn a (small, modest, $10 million, etc.) profit (informal) to make a profit in business 赢利◆four years after she took over, the company had turned a profit. 她接手四年后，这家公司已转为赢利。●turn sth on its headto make people think about sth in a completely different way; to change sth completely （使）改变想法；彻底改变某事物◆the magazine's low cover price has turned the usual pricing process on its head. 这本杂志低廉的标价改变了人们对通常的定价程序的看法。●turn sth to your advantageto use or change a bad situation so that it helps you 作出对…有利的改变◆the new manager aimed to turn the hotel's isolated position to its advantage. 新经理的目的是要将旅馆偏僻的位置变成其有利条件。●turn your back on sthto reject sth/sb that you were previously connected with 对…不理不睬；拒绝◆investors are now turning their backs on internet start-ups. 投资者目前对新创办的互联网企业不予理睬。 ➡ idiom at action , hostile , sour ●turn around/round ●turn sth around/roundif a business, an economy, etc. turns around or sb turns it around, it starts being successful after it has failed to be successful for a time （使企业、经济等）好转，有起色，扭转◆the new management team turned the company around within 15 months. 新的管理团队在 15 个月内使公司有了起色。 ➡ turnaround (2) ●turn sth around/roundto do a piece of work that you have been given and return it 回转；完成工作并交回◆they try to turn any repair around in 72 hours. 他们努力使每一项维修工作都在 72 小时之内完成。 ➡ turnaround (1) ●turn downto become weaker or less active, make less money, etc. 下降；衰落 ➡ downturn , turndown ●turn sb/sth downto reject or refuse to consider an offer, a proposal, etc. or the person who makes it 拒绝，驳回（提议、建议或提议人）◆the bank turned us down for a loan. 银行拒绝给我们贷款。●turn in sthto achieve a particular performance, profit, etc. 完成；获得◆the group had turned in a 21% increase in profits. 集团的利润增长了 21%。◆our uk division turned in a strong performance. 我们的英国分部业绩十分出色。●turn sb on (to sth)to make sb become interested in sth or to use sth for the first time 使对…感兴趣；使首次使用◆attempts to turn internet users on to broadband 使互联网用户对宽带感兴趣的尝试●turn sth outto produce sth/sb 制造；生产◆the firm turns out 75 000 bicycles a year. 这家公司年产 75000 辆自行车。 ➡ see note at produce ●turn over sthto do business worth a particular amount of money in a particular period of time 营业额为◆we turn over £3.5 million a year. 我们的年营业额为 350 万英镑。 ➡ turnover (1) ●turn sth over (commerce 商业) (about a shop/store) to sell goods and replace them （商店）销货和进货，周转◆a supermarket turns over its stock very quickly. 超市的存货周转得非常快。 ➡ turnover (3) ●turn sth over to sb/sthto give the control of sth to sb else 把…移交给◆he turned the business over to his daughter. 他把企业交给了女儿管理。 turn /tɜːn; name tɜːrn/ noun [countable] 1.a change in what is happening 变化；转变；转折◆analysts are predicting a turn in the economy. 分析员预测经济形势会出现变化。◆a downward turn in the company's fortunes 公司经营状况的急转直下 (finance 金融) the difference between the buying and selling price of shares or other financial products; the profit that is made （股票等金融产品买卖之间的）利差，差价◆they were only interested in making a quick turn on the shares. 他们只对股票快速赢利感兴趣。 ➡ idiom at take verb inventory turn ◇ out-turn ◇ stock turn ☞ turn☞ turnturn verb 1➤turn away/turn your head away转头；扭头➤turn sb into a frog把某人变成一只青蛙➤turn left/the cornerturn ♦︎ turn (sb/sth) around/round ♦︎ swing ♦︎ twist ♦︎ spin ♦︎ wheel ♦︎ whirl ♦︎ swivel ♦︎ pivotthese words all mean to move your body or part of your body in order to face another direction.这些词均表示转身、扭转身体部位。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆to turn / swing / twist / spin / wheel / whirl / swivel / pivot around / round◆to turn / swing / spin / wheel / whirl / swivel back / away◆to turn / turn around / swing / spin / whirl / swivel / pivot on sth◆to turn / twist / swivel your head◆to turn / turn around / swing / twist / spin / wheel / whirl around / swivel to face sb / sth◆to turn / turn around / swing / spin / wheel / whirl suddenly◆to turn / turn around / swing / spin / wheel sharply / quickly◆to turn / turn around / twist slowly■ turn [intransitive, transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to move your body or part of your body in order to face or start moving in a different direction转身；扭转（身体部位）◆we turned and headed for home.我们转身朝家走去。◆he turned back to his work.他转过身继续工作。◆anne flushed and turned her head away.安妮脸一红，把头扭向别处。◆while his back was turned i sneaked a look at his notes.他背过身时我偷看了一下他的笔记。■ turn around ■ turn round ■ turn sb/sth around ■ turn sb/sth round phrasal verbto change position or direction in order to face the other way; to make sb/sth do this（使）翻身，转身，翻转◆turn around and let me look at you.转过身让我看看你。◆turn your chair round.把你的椅子转过来。ⓘ in turn around/round and the other verbs in this group, round is used especially in british english, and around especially in american english.在 turn around/round 和本组其他动词中，round 尤用于英式英语，around 尤用于美式英语。■ swing (swung, swung) [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) to turn or change direction suddenly; to make sb/sth do this（使）突然转向，突然转身◆the bus swung sharply to the left.公共汽车猛地拐向左边。◆she swung around angrily, her eyes blazing.她生气地转过身，两眼怒火中烧。◆he swung the car round in a dangerous u-turn.他不顾危险一下子将车 180 度回转。■ twist [intransitive, transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to turn part of your body around while the rest stays still扭转，转动（身体部位）◆she twisted in her chair to look.她坐在椅子上扭身来看。◆hold your arms out to the sides and twist your upper body.保持双臂伸向两侧，转动上半身。■ spin [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) to turn around quickly once; to make sb/sth do this（使）急转身，猛转回头，急转弯◆she spun on her heel and walked out.她把脚后跟一转，走了出去。◆he spun the child roughly around.他粗暴地将孩子的身子扭过来。■ wheel [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) (written) to turn quickly or suddenly to face the opposite direction; to make sb/sth do this（使）迅速转身，猛然转身◆jim wheeled back to face me.吉姆猛地回过身来，面对着我。◆he wheeled his horse around.他突然掉转马头。■ whirl /wɜːl; name wɜːrl/ [intransitive, transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) (written) to turn quickly or suddenly to face the opposite direction; to make sb do this（使）迅速转身，猛然转身◆she whirled on him, furious.她突然转身，愤怒地对着他。◆he grasped her wrist and whirled her back to face him.他抓住她的手腕，猛地把她扭过身来面对着他。ⓘ in this meaning whirl is only used about people; they are usually acting under a strong emotion, especially anger.表达此义时，whirl 仅用于人，通常是人在强烈情绪下，尤其是生气时的动作。■ swivel /swɪvl/ (-ll-, name -l-) [intransitive, transitive] (written) to turn or move your body, eyes or head around quickly to face another direction转身；转动（身体、眼睛或头）◆he swivelled around to look at her.他转过身来看着她。◆i swivelled my head to peer at him.我转过头端详着他。■ pivot /pɪvət/ [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to turn or balance on a central point（使）在枢轴上旋转（或平衡）◆he pivoted on one foot and threw the ball to gary.他单脚支撑转身，将球投给加里。◆the mechanism pivots around a central point.那个机械装置沿着中轴转动。turn verb 2➤turn away/turn your head away转头；扭头➤turn sb into a frog把某人变成一只青蛙➤turn left/the cornerturn ♦︎ transform ♦︎ convert ♦︎ change ♦︎ translate ♦︎ evolve ♦︎ mutate ♦︎ metamorphosethese words all mean to change in appearance or character, or to make the appearance or character of sth change.这些词均表示外观或性质发生改变，或使之改变。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆to turn / transform sth / convert / change / translate / evolve / mutate / metamorphose into sth◆to turn / transform sth / convert / change / evolve / mutate / metamorphose from sth into sth◆to turn / transform sth / convert / change / evolve / mutate rapidly (into sth)◆to turn / transform sth / convert / change / evolve quickly / slowly / gradually (into sth)◆to turn / transform sth / change suddenly / miraculously / overnight (into sth)◆to transform / convert / change sth completely◆to easily / automatically turn / transform sth / convert / change / translate (into sth)■ turn [intransitive, transitive] (always used with into or from and to 总是与 into、from 和 to 连用) to change into sb/sth different; to make sb/sth change into sth different（使）变成，成为◆the natural sugars turn into alcohol during brewing.天然糖分在酿造过程中变成酒精。◆the problem turned into an advantage.那个困难转而成了优势。◆the leaves gradually turn from green to orange.叶子逐渐从绿变橘黄。◆there are plans to turn the old station into a hotel.有将旧车站改成旅馆的计划。ⓘ in fairy stories, a person who is able to do magic might turn sb into sth.童话故事中，turn sb into sth 可指会施魔法的人将某人变成别的东西◆with a wave of her wand, she turned him into a frog.她魔杖一挥，将他变成了一只青蛙。in everyday english, sb might turn into, or circumstances might turn sb into a criminal, a gambler, a tyrant, a hero or a film star; or people might turn a building into a hotel or a house into a home. you can also use turn into sth or turn sth into sth when you are describing the way a situation changes, or people change a situation.在日常英语中，可以说 sb turn into，也可以说环境 turn sb into a criminal/gambler/tyrant/hero/film star，指某人成为或受环境影响而变成罪犯、赌徒、暴君、英雄或影星。还可以说 turn a building into a hotel （将建筑变成旅馆）或 turn a house into a home （将房子变成家）。也可用 turn into sth 或 turn sth into sth 描述情况发生变化或人为改变了情况◆what began as a minor disagreement has turned into a major crisis.开始的小分歧已经变成大危机。◆i managed to turn the whole thing into a joke.我尽量做到对整件事一笑置之。■ transform [transitive] to completely change the appearance or character of sth, especially so that it is better; to change the form of sth使（外观或性质）彻底改变（尤指变好）；使（形态）转变◆a new colour scheme will transform your bedroom.新的配色将使你的卧室焕然一新。◆it was an event that would transform my life.那是一件能彻底改变我一生的事。◆the photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.光化反应使光变为电脉冲。ⓘ in everyday english, transform usually suggests that the change has been particularly dramatic; in scientific contexts transform does not necessarily refer to a dramatic change.在日常用语中，transform 通常意味着发生富有戏剧性的变化；在科学语境中，transform 并不一定指发生戏剧性的变化。▸ transformation /trænsfəmeɪʃn; name trænsfərmeɪʃn/ noun [countable, uncountable] (especially written) ◆the country's transformation from dictatorship to democracy has been peaceful.这个国家从独裁向民主的转型是和平进行的。◆what a transformation! you look great.真是判若两人！你看上去棒极了。■ convert /kənvɜːt; name kənvɜːrt/ [transitive, intransitive] to change or make sth change from one form, purpose or system to another; to be able to be changed from one form, purpose, or system to another（使在形态、用途或系统上）转变，转换，转化；可转变为◆the hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home.那家旅馆将被改建成私人疗养院。◆hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine.涡轮将热水转变成电能。◆we've converted from coal to gas central heating.我们已由燃煤改换成燃气集中供暖。◆we need a sofa that converts into a bed.我们需要一个可改作床用的沙发。ⓘ convert is often used to talk about changing old buildings to make them suitable for people to live in. * convert 常指改变旧建筑物，使其适合人居住◆to convert a church / farm buildings / a barn / a house / stables / a mill (into sth)改建教堂／农场建筑／谷仓／房子／马厩／工厂（成⋯）◆they live in a converted church / barn / mill.他们住在一个由教堂／谷仓／工厂改建而成的房子里。 convert is often used without an object to talk about changing from one type of service to another. * convert 常不带宾语，指从一种服务类型转向另一种◆all homes must convert to digital tv by 2012, when the analogue signal will be switched off.到 2012 年，所有家庭必须转为使用数字电视，届时模拟信号将会关闭。it is also used to talk about changing money from one currency to another, or changing the way money is held. * convert 亦可指兑换货币或改变持有金钱的方式◆to convert securities into shares将证券转换成股票 ➡ see also conversion → change noun 2 , convertible → flexible 1 ■ change [intransitive, transitive] (always used with into or from and to 总是与 into、from 和 to 连用) to pass or make sb/sth pass from one state or form into another（使状态或形态）变换，改变，变成◆caterpillars change into butterflies.毛虫变成蝴蝶。◆the lights changed from red to green.交通灯已由红变绿。◆with a wave of her wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince.她魔杖一挥，把青蛙变成了英俊的王子。note 辨析 turn or change? change is only used in cases where sth changes naturally, automatically or by magic (although you can also use turn in these cases). change is not usually used when people use their effort or skill to change one thing or situation into sth different, or when circumstances change a situation. * change 仅用于某物自然、自动或被施魔法而变化的情形（尽管在这些情况下也可使用 turn）。人们经过努力或用技能达成改变或环境改变某种情况时，通常不用 change◆there are plans to change the old station into a hotel. ◆i managed to change the whole thing into a joke. ◆a minor disagreement has changed into a major crisis. ■ translate [transitive, intransitive] (rather formal) to change sth, or to be changed, into a different form使转变；变为◆it's time to translate words into action.是把言语化为行动的时候了。◆i hope all the hard work will translate into profits.我希望所有的辛勤劳动都会有回报。◆most attempts to translate shakespeare to the small screen (= television) are not successful.通过电视演绎莎士比亚作品的尝试大多不成功。ⓘ translate is often used when people are talking about wanting to get good results. * translate 常用于人们希望改变以取得好结果的情形◆you need to translate your ideas into practice / your enthusiasm into success.你需要将你的想法付诸实践／将你的热情转化为成功。it is also often used when people are talking about how easy or difficult it is to produce the same thing using a different medium, for example producing a play (which is meant for the theatre) on television, or about adopting a system in a different place. * translate 亦常用于人们谈论用不同的方法制作同样东西的难易，例如将一部舞台剧搬上电视荧屏，或将某制度搬到另一地◆i'm not sure how well the american system would translate to a european context.我不知道美国的制度在欧洲的环境下是否合适。■ evolve /ivɒlv; name ivɑːlv/ [intransitive, transitive] (biology生物) (of plants or animals) to develop gradually over many generations from a simple form to a more complicated one（动植物）进化，进化形成◆the three species evolved from a single ancestor.这三个物种是从同一祖先进化而来的。◆the dolphin has evolved a highly developed jaw.海豚已经进化形成高度发达的下颌。 ➡ see also evolve → develop 1 ▸ evolution /iːvəluːʃn, evəluːʃn-->/ noun [uncountable] ◆the evolution of the human species人类的进化■ mutate /mjuːteɪt; name mjuːteɪt/ [intransitive, transitive] (biology生物 or written) to develop or make sth develop a new form or structure, because of a genetic change; to change into a new form（因基因变化而）使变异，使突变；转变；转换◆we are studying the ability of the virus to mutate into new forms.我们正在研究病毒变种的能力。◆scientists have been able to replace the mutated gene with a normal one.科学家已经能做到用正常基因替换变异的基因。◆rhythm and blues mutated into rock and roll.节奏蓝调演变成了摇滚乐。ⓘ a genetic change is one that is connected with the units in the cells of a living thing that control its physical characteristics. mutate is used by writers, either to describe a gradual change into sth unpleasant * genetic change 指遗传基因的改变。mutate 是书面用语，一是用来描述逐渐朝令人不悦的方向转变◆to mutate into a monster / a writhing, biting snake / rotting vegetation变成怪物／扭动着咬人的蛇／腐烂的植物or to describe a change that seems to take place gradually by itself, often in a strange or unexplained way.二是用来描述怪异而无从解释的自身的逐渐改变◆memories had mutated into bizarre myths.回忆已经变成离奇的神话。▸ mutation noun [uncountable, countable] ◆these cells have been affected by mutation.这些细胞已经受到突变的影响。◆the disease is caused by genetic mutations.这种疾病是由基因突变所致。■ metamorphose /metəmɔːfəʊz; name metəmɔːrfoʊz/ [intransitive] (formal) to change into sth completely different, especially over a period of time（尤指经过一段时间）发生质变，蜕变◆the caterpillar will eventually metamorphose into a butterfly.毛虫最终将蜕变成蝴蝶。◆she had metamorphosed from an awkward schoolgirl into a beautiful woman.她从一个笨拙别扭的女生蜕变成美女。▸ metamorphosis noun [countable, uncountable] ◆ (formal) we studied the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.我们研究了从毛虫到蝴蝶的蜕变。turn [transitive, intransitive] to suddenly aim, and usually fire, a weapon at sb（突然）瞄准，对准（并开火）◆police turned water cannon on the rioters.警察将高压水枪对准了闹事者。◆he turned the gun on himself.他把枪口对准了自己。turnto change into a particular state or condition; to make sth do this（使）变成，成为◆the leaves were turning brown.叶子变黄了。◆he turned nasty when we refused to give him the money.我们不给他钱时，他立刻露出凶相。◆she turned a deathly shade of white when she heard the news.她听到这个消息时面如死灰。◆he's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician).他以前是个律师，现在从政。ⓘ turn is used to talk about colours * turn 用以指颜色◆to turn blue / red / white;变蓝；变红；变白about changes in the weather天气的变化◆to turn cold / warm / chilly变得寒冷／温暖／阴冷and negative changes和负面变化◆to turn nasty / mean / sour / bad变得凶恶／卑鄙；馊了；变坏turn [countable] a change in direction in a vehicle; a curve or corner in a road（车辆的）转向，转弯；（道路的）弯道，转弯处◆make a right turn into west street.向右拐入西大街。◆the narrow lane was full of twists and turns.窄巷弯弯曲曲的。 ➡ see also turn → curve verb turn [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) (of a road or river) to curve in a particular direction（道路或河流）转向，转弯◆the road turns to the left after the church.这条路过了教堂之后拐向左边。 ➡ see also turn → corner turn[transitive, intransitive] to give attention to a particular person, subject or situation, especially after attention has been on sb/sth else把注意力转向（特定的人、主题或情况）◆she looked at him, then turned her attention back to me.她看了看他，然后又把注意力转回到我的身上。◆don't turn your anger on the children.别朝孩子撒气。◆his thoughts turned to his dead wife.他想起了自己过世的妻子。turn [countable] (especially name) a turning岔路口；拐弯处；转弯处◆take the next turn on the left.在下一个转弯处向左拐。turn [countable] (especially spoken) the time when sb in a group of people should do sth or is allowed to do sth（依次轮到的）机会◆please wait your turn.请等着轮到你。◆whose turn is it to cook?轮到谁做饭了？◆the male and female birds take turns sitting on the eggs.雄鸟和雌鸟轮流抱窝。◆ (bre) we take it in turns to do the housework.我们轮流做家务。turn [intransitive, transitive] to move or make sth move around a central point转动；旋转；使旋转◆the blades of the helicopter were turning slowly.直升机的旋翼在慢速旋转。◆he turned the key in the lock.他转动钥匙开锁。◆she turned the steering wheel as far as it would go.她把方向盘打到转不动为止。▸ turn noun [countable] ◆give the handle a few turns.将把手转动几下。◆rotate the image through a quarter turn.把这个图像翻转 90 度。turn [intransitive, transitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) to move your body or part of your body in order to face or start moving in a different direction转身；扭转（身体部位）◆we turned and headed for home.我们转身朝家走去。◆he turned back to his work.他转过身继续工作。◆anne flushed and turned her head away.安妮脸一红，把头扭向别处。◆while his back was turned i sneaked a look at his notes.他背过身时我偷看了一下他的笔记。turn [intransitive, transitive] (always used with into or from and to 总是与 into、from 和 to 连用) to change into sb/sth different; to make sb/sth change into sth different（使）变成，成为◆the natural sugars turn into alcohol during brewing.天然糖分在酿造过程中变成酒精。◆the problem turned into an advantage.那个困难转而成了优势。◆the leaves gradually turn from green to orange.叶子逐渐从绿变橘黄。◆there are plans to turn the old station into a hotel.有将旧车站改成旅馆的计划。ⓘ in fairy stories, a person who is able to do magic might turn sb into sth.童话故事中，turn sb into sth 可指会施魔法的人将某人变成别的东西◆with a wave of her wand, she turned him into a frog.她魔杖一挥，将他变成了一只青蛙。in everyday english, sb might turn into, or circumstances might turn sb into a criminal, a gambler, a tyrant, a hero or a film star; or people might turn a building into a hotel or a house into a home. you can also use turn into sth or turn sth into sth when you are describing the way a situation changes, or people change a situation.在日常英语中，可以说 sb turn into，也可以说环境 turn sb into a criminal/gambler/tyrant/hero/film star，指某人成为或受环境影响而变成罪犯、赌徒、暴君、英雄或影星。还可以说 turn a building into a hotel （将建筑变成旅馆）或 turn a house into a home （将房子变成家）。也可用 turn into sth 或 turn sth into sth 描述情况发生变化或人为改变了情况◆what began as a minor disagreement has turned into a major crisis.开始的小分歧已经变成大危机。◆i managed to turn the whole thing into a joke.我尽量做到对整件事一笑置之。turnnoun [countable] ◆give the handle a few turns.将把手转动几下。◆rotate the image through a quarter turn.把这个图像翻转 90 度。turnnoun [countable] ◆give the handle a few turns.将把手转动几下。◆rotate the image through a quarter turn.把这个图像翻转 90 度。turn¹/tɜ:n ||; tɝn/verb1. [i,t] to move or make sth move round a fixed central point （使）旋转，转动: ◇the wheels turned faster and faster. 车轮越转越快。◇she turned the key in the lock. 她转动钥匙开锁。◇turn the steering wheel to the right. 将方向盘向右转动。 2. [i,t] to move your body, or part of your body, so that you are facing in a different direction 转身: ◇he turned round when he heard my voice. 他听到我的声音就转过身来。◇she turned her back onme(= she deliberately moved her body to face away from me). 她故意转过身去背对着我。 3. [i,t] to change the position of sth 改变位置: ◇i turned the box upside down. 我将箱子颠倒放。◇he turned the page and started the next chapter. 他翻过一页，开始看下一章。◇turn to page 33 in your books. 将书翻到第33页。 4. [t] to point or aim sth in a particular direction 指向，对准（某方向）: ◇she turned her attention back to the television. 她又将注意力转向电视机。 5. [i,t] to change direction when you are moving 改变移动方向: ◇go straight on and turn left at the church. 一直往前走，到了教堂就向左转。◇the car turned the corner. 那辆车转过街角。 6. [i,t] (to cause) to become （使）变成: ◇he turned very redwhen i asked him about the money. 我问及那笔钱，他脸就变得通红。◇these caterpillars will turn into butterflies. 这些毛毛虫将变成蝴蝶。 7. [t] (not used in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时) to reach or pass a particular age or time 达到，超过（某个年龄或时间）: ◇ it's turned midnight. 时间已过半夜。 for idioms containing turn, look at the entries for the nouns, adjectives, etc, for example turn a blind eye is at blind. 含turn的习语，参看有关名词、形容词等词条，如turn a blind eye可参看词条blind。 turn (sth) around/round to change position or direction in order to face the opposite way, or to return the way you came 转换位置或方向: ◇this road is a dead end. we'll have to turn round and go back to the main road. 此路不通，我们只得回头走回大路。◇he turned the car around and drove off. 他掉转车头开走了。 turn away to stop looking at sb/sth 转过脸去不再看: ◇she turned away in horror at the sight of the blood. 她一见血就吓得转过脸去。 turn sb away to refuse to allow a person to go into a place 拒绝让某人进入（某处） turn back to return the same way that you came 折返；回转: ◇we've come so far already, we can't turn back now. 我们已经走得这么远，现在不能折返。 turn sb/sth down to refuse an offer, etc or the person who makes it 拒绝（某人或某事物）: ◇why did you turn that job down? 你为什么不接受那份工作？◇he asked her to marry him, but she turned him down. 他向她求婚，但她拒绝了。 turn sth down to reduce the sound or heat that sth produces 调低（音量或热度）: ◇turn the television down! 把电视机声音调小一点！ turn off (sth) to leave one road and go on another 离开一条路（转入另一条路） turn sth off to stop the flow of electricity, water, etc by moving a switch, tap, etc 关掉（电器、水龙头等）: ◇he turned the tv off. 他关掉了电视。 turn sth on to start the flow of electricity, water, etc by moving a switch, tap, etc 打开（电器、水龙头等）: ◇to turn the lights on 开灯 turn out (for sth) to be present at an event 出席，到场（做某事） turn out (to be sth) to be in the end 结果，原来，最后（是）…: ◇the weather turned out fine. 结果天气不错。◇the house that they had promised us turned out to be a tiny flat. 他们答应给我们的房子竟然只是一个小公寓。 turn sth out to move the switch, etc on a light or a source of heat to stop it 关掉（电灯、暖气）: ◇turn the lights out before you go to bed. 上床之前要关灯。 turn over 1. to change position so that the other side is facing out or upwards 改变位置，翻过来（以使另一边朝外或朝上）: ◇he turned over and went back to sleep. 他翻个身又睡着了。 2. (used about an engine) to start or to continue to run （指发动机）开始或继续运转 3. (brit 英) to change to another programme when you are watching television （看电视时）换台 turn sth over 1. to make sth change position so that the other side is facing out or upwards 使某物改变位置或翻过来（以使另一边朝外或朝上）: ◇you may now turn over your exam papers and begin. 现在你们可以把试卷翻过来，开始做题了。 2. to keep thinking about sth carefully 反复考虑: ◇she kept turning over what he'd said in her mind. 她在脑子里反复掂量他的话。 turn to sb/sth to go to sb/sth to get help, advice, etc 求助于；就教于 turn up 1. to arrive; to appear 到达；出现: ◇what time did they finally turn up? 他们最后什么时候到达？ 2. to be found, especially by chance 被找到（尤指偶然地）: ◇i lost my glasses a week ago and they haven't turned up yet. 我一个星期前丢了眼镜，到现在还没找到。 turn sth up to increase the sound or heat that sth produces 调高音量或热度: ◇turn the heating up -- i'm cold. 暖气开大一点，我很冷。 turn²/tɜ:n ||; tɝn/noun[c] 1. the action of turning sb/sth round 转动；旋转: ◇give the screw another couple of turns to make sure it is really tight. 将螺丝多拧几下，以确保真的拧紧了。 2. a change of direction in a vehicle （车辆）改变方向: ◇to make a left/right turn 向左╱右转◇a u-turn(= when you turn round in a vehicle and go back in the opposite direction) 掉头 3. (brit 英 turning) a bend or corner in a road, river, etc （路、河等的）拐弯处，弯曲部份: ◇take the next turn on the left. 在下一个路口向左转。 4. [usu.sing] the time when sb in a group of people should or is allowed to do sth （轮到的）机会: ◇please wait in the queue until it is your turn. 请排队等候，直至轮到你为止。◇whose turn is it to do the cleaning? 轮到谁打扫卫生了？ [syn] go 同义词为go 5. an unusual or unexpected change 不寻常的或意外的变化: ◇the patient's condition has taken a turn for the worse (= suddenly got worse). 病人的情况突然恶化了。 (do sb) a good turn to do sth helpful for sb 做对某人有帮助的事 in turn one after the other 一个接一个；逐一: ◇i spoke to each of the children in turn. 我跟孩子们逐一谈话。 take turns (at sth) to do sth one after the other to make sure it is fair 轮流（做某事） the turn of the century/year the time when a new century/year starts 新世纪╱新年开始的时候 wait your turn→wait¹turn1 to go around in circles2 to make something turn around3 to make something turn in circles very quickly4 a turning movement5 turning with a circular movement6 to turn your head or your body7 to turn your body when you are lying down8 to change your direction when you are walking or driving9 when a road or river changes direction10 when a vehicle, ship etc turns over in an accident11 to turn something upside down1. to go around in circles 旋转 turn /tɜːʳn/ [intransitive verb] if something turns, it moves around a fixed central point 转动，旋转 slowly the wheels of the train began to turn. 火车轮子慢慢地转动起来。 i heard the door knob turning, and then frank opened the door and tiptoed in. 我听到门把手转动的声音，然后弗兰克打开门，蹑手蹑脚地走了进来。 as the propeller stopped turning, grady ran up to the plane. 螺旋桨停止转动以后，格雷迪向飞机跑去。 go around also go round british /ˌgəʊ əˈraʊnd, ˌgəʊ ˈraʊnd/ [intransitive phrasal verb] to move in a continuous circular movement 转动，旋转 when the fan goes around it forces the warm air back down. 风扇旋转起来时使得热空气后退了。 the gear was going round, but it didn't seem to be catching on anything. 齿轮在转动，但似乎什么也没卡住。 spin /spɪn/ [intransitive verb] to turn around many times very quickly 飞快旋转 the ice skater began to spin faster and faster. 溜冰者开始转得越来越快。 the wheels were spinning in the mud, but the car wouldn't move. 轮子在泥地里飞速旋转，但汽车还是不动。spin around also + round british the boy was spinning around in his father's desk chair. 小男孩在他爸爸的写字椅上转圈圈。 rotate/revolve /rəʊˈteɪtǁˈrəʊteɪt, rɪˈvɒlvǁrɪˈvɑːlv/ [intransitive verb] to turn around and around a fixed point ［绕着中心点］转动，旋转 the earth rotates on its axis once every twenty-four hours. 地球每24小时绕地轴旋转一周。 a disco ball revolved slowly over the empty dance floor. 在空荡荡的舞池上方，一个迪斯科转球在慢慢地旋转。 the stage rotates giving the audience a constantly changing view. 舞台旋转能给观众带来不断变换的视角。 go/run/drive etc around in circles also go/run/drive etc round in circles especially british /gəʊ əˌraʊnd ɪn ˈsɜːʳkəlz, ˌgəʊ raʊnd ɪn ˈsɜːʳkəlz/ [verb phrase] to go, run, drive etc continuously or repeatedly around in a circular way 不断绕圈，重复绕圈 the children went round in circles till the music stopped. 孩子们绕着圈，直到音乐停止。 we were driving around in circles, weaving through the parking lot. 我们开着车转圈，在停车场里绕来绕去。 go/run/drive etc around and around also go/run/drive etc round and round british /gəʊ əˌraʊnd ənd əˈraʊnd, gəʊ ˌraʊnd ənd ˈraʊnd/ [verb phrase] to go around in circles many times 一圈又一圈地绕着走，一圈又一圈地转 billy will sit and watch his train going round and round on its little track for hours. 比利会坐着看他的玩具火车在小轨道上一圈一圈地转，一看就是几个小时。 the steers walked restlessly around and around their pen. 小公牛在围栏里不耐烦地转圈子走。 whirl /wɜːʳl/ [intransitive verb] to spin around extremely quickly, often in an uncontrolled way ［常指不受控制地］急转，迅速旋转 the blades of the helicopter whirled powerfully overhead. 直升机的螺旋桨叶在头顶上强有力地旋转着。whirl around also + round british flies whirled round the piles of sticky sweets. 苍蝇在黏黏的糖堆上盘旋。 dust and sand were whirling around in the air, as the desert wind began to get stronger. 沙漠里的风开始越来越大，尘土和沙砾在空中飞旋着。 spiral /ˈspaɪərəl/ [intransitive verb] to move slowly upwards or downwards in a circular way around a central point, while also moving either in towards the centre or out from it 螺旋形地上升［下降］；盘旋 smoke spiralled upward from the chimney. 烟从烟囱里袅袅上升。 we watched the leaves spiral down from the trees in the cold autumn wind. 我们看着树叶在寒冷的秋风中盘旋落下。 swirl /swɜːʳl/ [intransitive verb] if water, dust, mist etc swirls, it keeps turning around quickly in a twisting, circular movement ［水、尘土、薄雾等］打旋，旋动，涡动 dust swirled like smoke in the evening sunshine. 晚霞中，尘土像烟雾般打旋。swirl around also round british jessie's pale dress swirled round her slender ankles. 杰茜的淡色连衣裙在她瘦削的脚踝旁摆动。 the wind swirling around the tree had blown all the snow away from its trunk. 绕着树盘旋的风把树干上的雪全都吹走了。 circle /ˈsɜːʳkəl/ [intransitive/transitive verb] if a bird or aircraft circles, it flies around above a particular place, waiting for something ［鸟或飞机］盘旋［以等待某物］ we all looked towards the sky where the vultures were circling. 我们都向天空看去，上面有些鹫在盘旋。 the plane circled the runway several times before landing. 飞机在跑道上方盘旋了几个圈后才降落。circle overhead/above etc helicopters circled overhead, trying to get pictures of the crime scene. 直升机在头顶上盘旋，拍下犯罪现场的照片。 twirl /twɜːʳl/ [intransitive verb] if someone twirls, they spin around very quickly, especially as part of a dance ［尤指跳舞时］快速旋转，快速转动 rachel took her father's hand and twirled in and out under his arm. 雷切尔拉着父亲的手，在他的臂下转进转出。twirl around/about half a dozen couples were twirling about to a waltz. 有六对舞伴随着华尔兹舞曲在快速旋转。2. to make something turn around 使某物转动 turn /tɜːʳn/ [transitive verb] to make something turn by moving it with your hand 转动，使旋转 tim turned the handle slowly and pushed open the door. 蒂姆慢慢地转动把手，然后推开了门。 she put the key in the ignition and turned it, but nothing happened. 她把钥匙插进点火开关转了一下，但没有反应。turn something around so that it is facing the opposite direction 将某物转向 if we turn the table around we can fit more chairs in the room. 如果我们把桌子转个向，就可以在房间里放下更多椅子了。 twist /twɪst/ [transitive verb] to turn something with a quick firm circular movement ［用手快速有力地］转动，旋动 ‘i can't get the top off.’ ‘try twisting it the other way.’ “我打不开盖子。”“朝反方向旋一下试试看。” we twisted and tugged to get the mussels loose from their shells. 我们一转一拉，蚌肉就与壳松开了。 wind /waɪnd/ [transitive verb] to turn something such as a handle or part of a machine around and around, especially in order to make something move or start working 给［机器］上发条；转动，摇动［把手等］ you wind the handle on the side to make the music play. 你摇动旁边的手柄来放音乐。 she wound the car window down to speak to the police officer. 她把汽车窗玻璃摇下来和警察说话。 my watch has stopped - i must have forgotten to wind it. 我的手表停了，我肯定是忘记上发条了。 swivel /ˈswɪvəl/ [transitive verb] to turn something around on a central rod or point, usually so that it is facing a different direction 使旋转，使转动［使朝着另一个方向］ he swivelled the camera on the tripod to follow her as she crossed the yard. 她穿过庭院时，他转动脚架上的摄影机跟着她。swivel something around also swivel something round british she swivelled the computer screen around so that i could see it too. 她把电脑屏幕转过来让我也能看到。 twiddle british /twirl american /ˈtwɪdl, twɜːʳl/ [transitive verb] to turn something small backwards and forwards many times with your fingers, especially because you are bored, or are trying to make something work ［用手指］旋弄，捻弄，摆弄［小物品，尤因无聊或为使某物运作］ she sat in the bar twirling the stem of her wine glass, wishing she were somewhere else. 她坐在酒吧里，捻弄着酒杯的柄脚，心想但愿自己是在别的什么地方。 he kept twiddling the knobs on the radio trying to get a signal. 他不停地转动收音机的旋钮想收到信号。3. to make something turn in circles very quickly 使某物飞速旋转 spin /spɪn/ [transitive verb] to make something turn around and around extremely quickly 使…飞速旋转 spin the wheel of the bicycle to make sure that it is fastened correctly. 快速转动自行车的车轮，以确定它是否固定妥当。 he spun the dial on the padlock right, then left, then right again. 他把挂锁上的转盘右转，然后左转，然后再右转。 twirl /twɜːʳl/ [transitive verb] to repeatedly make something turn in circles or spin around, especially with your fingers ［尤指用手指］转动，使旋转 i've never been able to twirl a baton. 我从来不会转动指挥杖。 he picked up a pen and twirled it between his fingers. 他拿起一支笔，在手指间转动着。 the man, without answering, began to twirl the ends of his moustache. 那个男人没有回答，开始拈胡子。 whirl /wɜːʳl/ [transitive verb] to make something spin around in the air extremely quickly 使［某物在空中飞速］旋转，使急转 whirl the ingredients in a blender at high speed for a minute. 把原料放在搅拌机里高速旋转一分钟。 the warriors approached, whirling their swords and spears in the air. 武士们跑上来，手里挥舞着剑和长矛。4. a turning movement 转动的动作 turn /tɜːʳn/ [countable noun] the circular movement that a person or object makes when turning something or being turned 转动，旋转 she can do a 360-degree turn on water skis. 她能在滑水板上做360度的旋转。 loosen the screw one complete turn in order to release the valve. 把螺丝拧松整整一圈以松开阀门。turn of with three swift turns of the wheel, he steered the boat away from the rocks. 他快速地把舵轮转动了三圈，把船驶离了礁石。 revolution /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/ [countable noun] one complete circular movement around a fixed or central point - use this in technical contexts ［绕支点或中心］旋转一周，绕转［用于技术性文字］ the shaft spins at 950 revolutions per minute. 这根轴每分钟转950圈。 the planet rotates in the same direction as its revolution around the sun. 这颗行星沿着绕太阳旋转的相同方向自转。 spin /spɪn/ [countable/uncountable noun] a very fast turn that is repeated many times 快速旋转 he made a quick spin to avoid the oncoming player. 他快速转身躲避冲过来的球员。spin of the spin of a propeller 螺旋桨的飞速旋转5. turning with a circular movement 旋转的 revolving /rɪˈvɒlvɪŋǁ-ˈvɑːl-/ [adjective only before noun] designed to turn with a circular movement 转动的，旋转的 a revolving door led into the hotel lobby. 一扇旋转门通向旅馆门厅。 the 28-story building is topped by a revolving restaurant that offers ever-changing views of the city. 这座28层的建筑顶上是一家旋转餐厅，那里可以看到不断变化的城市景色。 rotating /rəʊˈteɪtɪŋǁˈrəʊteɪtɪŋ/ [adjective only before noun] able to turn with a circular movement - use this especially in technical contexts 旋转的，转动的［尤用于技术性文字］ the plastic is cut by a rotating disc. 这种塑料是用旋转盘切割的。 the stones are polished in a rotating drum full of abrasive powder. 宝石被放在装满研磨粉的转轮内抛光。6. to turn your head or your body 转过头或身体 turn /tɜːʳn/ [intransitive verb] to turn your head or body so that you are looking in a different direction 转身 campbell turned and walked out of the room. 坎贝尔转身走出了房间。turn to ‘what do you think we should do?’ she said, turning to her husband. “你觉得我们该怎么办？”她转身对丈夫说道。turn to do something she heard the door opening and turned to see who was coming in. 她听见开门声，就转身去看是谁进来了。 turn around also turn round british /ˌtɜːʳn əˈraʊnd, ˌtɜːʳn ˈraʊnd/ [intransitive phrasal verb] to turn your body so that you are looking in the opposite direction 转身，回头 ian, turn round and face the front! 伊恩，转过身来脸朝前面！ i turned around quickly to see if anyone was following me. 我迅速转过身来，看看是否有人在跟踪我。 ‘does my dress look ok?’ ‘turn around and let me see the back.’ “我的连衣裙好看吗？”“转过身来让我看看后面。 turn away /ˌtɜːʳn əˈweɪ/ [intransitive phrasal verb] to turn so that you are no longer facing someone, especially because you want to avoid them 转过脸去，转过身去［尤为了避开某人］ alice turned away with tears in her eyes. 爱丽斯含着眼泪转过脸去。 the scene was so sickening i had to turn away. 那场面太恶心，我不得不转过脸去。turn away from she frowned and turned away from him without speaking. 她皱着眉，默默地转过脸去不看他。 turn your back /ˌtɜːʳn jɔːʳ ˈbæk/ [verb phrase] to turn so that you are no longer facing someone, especially because you are angry or disappointed, or because you are deliberately ignoring them 转过身去［尤因生气或失望，或故意不理睬某人］ as soon as i turn my back, the children start to misbehave. 我刚一转身，那帮孩子就开始调皮捣蛋了。turn your back on don't turn your back on me - i'm talking to you! 别转过身背对着我—我在跟你说话！ she turned her back on him and began to walk away. 她转过身背对着他，然后走开了。 turn your head /ˌtɜːʳn jɔːʳ ˈhed/ [verb phrase] to turn your head in order to look at someone or in order to look away from someone 回头 she turned her head to avoid making eye contact with the beggar. 她转过头去免得和那乞丐有目光接触。 whenever suzie walks into a room all the men immediately turn their heads. 苏茜无论什么时候走进屋子，所有的男人都会立即回过头来看她。 turn on your heel /ˌtɜːʳn ɒn jɔːʳ ˈhiːl/ [verb phrase] to quickly and suddenly turn, especially before walking away 迅速转身，突然转身 david angrily turned on his heel and marched towards the door. 戴维生气地转过身去，大步向门口走去。 when her ex-husband entered the room, she turned on her heel and left. 当她的前夫进入房间时，她迅速转身离开了。 swing around also swing round british /ˌswɪŋ əˈraʊnd, ˌswɪŋ ˈraʊnd/ [intransitive phrasal verb] to turn around suddenly and quickly, especially because you are angry or surprised ［尤因生气或惊讶］突然转身，立即转身 he swung around at the sound of her voice and smiled at her. 他一听到她的声音便转过身来向她微笑。 i felt a hand on my shoulder and swung round quickly to find chris standing behind me. 我觉得有一只手搭在我的肩上，便立即转过身来，发现克里斯正站在我身后。 spin around also spin round british /ˌspɪn əˈraʊnd, ˌspɪn ˈraʊnd/ [intransitive phrasal verb] to turn around very quickly, especially because you are angry or because something unexpected has suddenly happened 急转身［尤因生气或发生了意想不到的事］ the sudden crash made her spin round and look back down the passage. 突然传来哗啦一声，她立刻转过身往过道那头看去。 dobbs yelled back and spun around with clenched fists, ready to fight. 多布斯也大吼着回应，然后急转过身来握紧了拳头准备打斗。 swivel /ˈswɪvəl/ [intransitive verb] to turn around quickly as if you are fixed to a central point, or when you are sitting in a chair which can turn round 飞快地转过身来 ralph swivelled in his chair and looked directly at meg. 拉尔夫坐在椅子上一下子转过身来直视梅格。swivel around also + round british mr tench swivelled round in astonishment as the men burst through his office door. 那些男子闯进坦奇先生的办公室时，他吃惊地马上转过身来。7. to turn your body when you are lying down 躺着时翻身 turn over /ˌtɜːʳn ˈəʊvəʳ/ [intransitive phrasal verb] to change the position of your body while you are lying down, so that you are facing in a different direction 翻身 the bed squeaks every time i turn over. 我每次翻身，这床就嘎吱作响。 turn over and i'll give you a massage. 翻过身来，我给你按摩。 he opened his eyes and turned over on his side, facing her. 他睁开眼睛，翻过身侧对着她。 roll over /ˌrəʊl ˈəʊvəʳ/ [intransitive phrasal verb] to turn your body so that it is facing the opposite direction, in a single smooth movement 翻身，转身 the cat purred, rolled over on its back, and stretched. 猫发出呼噜声，翻了个身仰面朝天，伸了伸懒腰。 i heard the alarm clock, but i rolled over and went back to sleep. 我听见闹钟响，但我翻了个身又睡了。8. to change your direction when you are walking or driving 步行或驾车时改变方向 turn /tɜːʳn/ [intransitive/transitive verb] to change your direction when you are walking or driving 转向，转弯 he saw a police car up ahead, so he turned and went down a side street. 他看到前方有辆警车，就转了个弯从一条小路走了。 soon after leaving harbour, the ships turned and headed north. 船一离开港口就改变了方向朝北驶去。turn left/right turn left at the next intersection. 在下一个十字路口向左转。turn back it's getting late - i think we should turn back before it gets dark. 天色已晚，我想在天黑以前我们应该回去了。turn off leave a street in order to go down another street 转离，离开［某条路］ turn off delaney road just after the church. 一过教堂就离开德莱尼公路。turn onto/into start going along another street after changing direction 转入［另一条路］ turn onto lowell street, then go straight for three blocks. 转到洛厄尔街，然后直行三个街区。turn a corner i turned a corner and nearly ran into caroline. 我转过街角，差一点撞上卡罗琳。 change direction /ˌtʃeɪndʒ də̇ˈrekʃən/ [verb phrase] to turn while you are moving so that you start going in a different direction 改变方向，转向 the horse abruptly changed direction, nearly throwing the rider off. 这匹马突然转了向，差点把骑师甩下来。 changing direction on skis isn't difficult once you've learned the technique. 一旦掌握了技术，滑雪时转向并不难。 change course /ˌtʃeɪndʒ ˈkɔːʳs/ [verb phrase] if a vehicle, ship, or aircraft changes course, it changes the direction in which it is travelling ［车辆、轮船或飞机］改变航向，改变方向 the yacht changed course and approached the island. 帆船改变了航向，向小岛驶去。 the plane must change course to avoid flying through the storm. 飞机必须改变航向以避免穿越那个风暴。 veer /vɪəʳ/ [intransitive verb] if a vehicle or moving object veers, it suddenly and unexpectedly changes direction ［车辆或移动着的物体］突然转向，突然改变方向 veer off/away/across etc the car suddenly veered across the road into oncoming traffic. 这辆汽车突然转向，横越马路冲向迎面驶来的车辆。 the boat was heading for the rocks but at the last minute veered off in another direction. 那艘船冲向岩石，但在最后一刻猛然转向了。 swerve /swɜːʳv/ [intransitive verb] if a vehicle or moving object swerves, it suddenly changes direction, especially in order to avoid hitting something ［车辆或移动着的物体］急转弯，突然转向［尤为了避免撞到某物］ the driver swerved to avoid a child, and crashed into a signpost. 司机急转弯避开一个小孩，结果撞到了路标上。swerve across/into/towards etc dozens were injured when a passenger bus swerved into the wrong lane and slammed into another bus. 一辆客车突然转向驶上了逆向车道，结果和另一辆公共汽车相撞，数十人受伤。9. when a road or river changes direction 道路、河流等改变方向 bend /bend/ [countable noun] the place where a road or river turns ［道路或河流的］弯道，拐弯处 the taxi went around the bend at an alarming speed. 这辆出租车以惊人的速度拐过弯道。bend in the balcony overlooked a wide bend in the river. 从阳台可以俯视河流宽阔的弯道。round a bend as we rounded the bend, i could see the town up ahead. 我们转弯时，我看到了前面的市镇。 curve /kɜːʳv/ [countable noun] a place where there is a bend in the road ［道路的］弯曲处，拐弯处 he lost control of the car on a sharp curve. 他的车在一个急转弯处失控。round a curve i rounded the curve looking for a place to pull over. 我转过拐弯处寻找停靠的地方。 curve [intransitive verb] the road curves to the left as you go up the hill. 随着往山上行走，小路弯弯曲曲转向左侧。 turn also turning british /tɜːʳn, ˈtɜːʳnɪŋ/ [countable noun] a place where you can turn and go into another road ［道路的］拐弯处，转弯处 take the first turning after the traffic lights. 过了交通信号灯以后，在第一个拐弯处转弯。 we were supposed to take highway 12, but i think we missed the turn. 我们应该上12号公路，但我想我们错过了岔路口。 wind /waɪnd/ [intransitive verb] if a road, path, or river winds, it frequently turns and changes direction, in smooth curves ［道路、小道或河流］迂回曲折；蜿蜒 wind between/through/up etc a narrow road wound up the hillside towards the little house. 一条窄路曲曲折折地往山坡上延伸，通向那幢小房子。 the path wound through the orchard and between small beds of flowers. 这条小路在果园中和小花床之间蜿蜒。wind its way the staircase appears almost to be floating on air, as it winds its way up three stories. 楼梯盘旋直上三层楼，看起来好像漂浮在空中一般。 winding [adjective only before noun] she hated driving on the winding mountain roads at night. 她讨厌夜里在弯弯曲曲的山路上开车。 twist /twɪst/ [intransitive verb] to frequently turn and change direction, especially in small but sharp turns 盘旋；蜿蜒 twist up/through/towards etc a dry stream bed twisted through thick tree roots. 一条干涸的溪床曲曲折折地流过粗树根。twist its way we approached assisi via the dusty road that twists its way up monte subasio. 我们沿着蜿蜒通向苏巴西奥山上的一条尘土路走近了阿西西。 twisting [adjective only before noun] wild flowers grew on either side of the twisting path. 野花长在那条曲折小径的两旁。 weave /wiːv/ [intransitive/transitive verb] to turn and change direction, especially around things, in smooth curves 迂回行进 weave through/up/across etc the river weaved across the plain, towards the sea. 这条河流迂回曲折地穿过平原，流向大海。weave its way the old highway weaved its way through tucson. 这条旧公路曲折穿过图森。10. when a vehicle, ship etc turns over in an accident 车辆、船只等在事故中翻倒、倾覆 turn over /ˌtɜːʳn ˈəʊvəʳ/ [intransitive phrasal verb] if a vehicle turns over, it turns upside down, especially as a result of an accident ［车辆］翻倒；被撞翻 the car smashed into the post, turned over, and burst into flames. 汽车撞到柱子上，翻倒后燃烧起来。 the train was travelling so fast that when it came off the rails it turned over onto its roof. 火车开得太快，以致于驶离轨道后翻了个底朝天。 roll over /ˌrəʊl ˈəʊvəʳ/ [intransitive phrasal verb] if a vehicle or ship rolls over, it turns upside down because it is not correctly balanced ［车辆或船只］翻转，翻倒，倾覆 the truck jack-knifed and then rolled over. 那辆铰接式卡车弯折，随后就倾翻了。 ships have stabilizers to prevent them from rolling over in rough seas. 船只上有减摇装置，使船身在波涛汹涌的大海上不会倾覆。 capsize /kæpˈsaɪzǁˈkæpsaɪz/ [intransitive/transitive verb] if a boat capsizes, or someone or something capsizes it, it turns over in the water ［使］［船只］倾覆，翻倒 the ship capsized in rough waters with the loss of 208 lives. 船在汹涌的水面上倾覆了，有208人丧命。 people were fighting for places in the lifeboat, and there was a real danger of it capsizing. 人们为了坐上救生船打斗起来，救生船有倾覆的危险。 a huge wave struck the side of our boat, almost capsizing it. 一个大浪打在我们的船舷上，差点把船击翻。 overturn /ˌəʊvəʳˈtɜːʳn/ [intransitive/transitive verb] if a vehicle or boat overturns, or someone or something overturns it, it turns over ［使］［车辆或船只］倒下，［使］翻倒，［使］倾覆 the truck had overturned, but the driver was not injured. 卡车翻了，但司机没受伤。 the whole crew was drowned when their boat overturned in a storm. 船在暴风雨中翻了，所有船员溺水而亡。 during the riots several cars were overturned and set on fire. 暴乱期间有几辆汽车被掀翻后点燃。11. to turn something upside down 翻转某物 turn over /ˌtɜːʳn ˈəʊvəʳ/ [transitive phrasal verb] turn something over do not turn your exam papers over until i tell you to. 未得我允许不要把试卷翻过来。 she turned the envelope over and began making notes on the back. 她把信封翻过来，在背面写起笔记来。turn over something the children were turning over the rocks to see what was underneath. 孩子们把石头一块块翻转过来，想看看下面是什么。 turn /tɜːʳn/ [transitive verb] to turn something so that the other side of it is facing upwards or outwards 翻动，翻转 continue to turn the fritter until both sides are golden brown. 继续翻动油炸馅饼，直到它两面都呈金黄色。 i'll read the story and you turn the pages. ok, honey? 我讲故事，你来翻页。好不好，宝贝？turn something upside down take out the spark plugs and turn the cylinder block upside down. 拔下火花塞，把汽缸翻转过来。 flip /flɪp/ [transitive verb] to turn something over with a quick, sharp movement 快速翻转，快速翻动 come help me flip this mattress. 来帮我把这床垫翻过来。flip something over she flipped the pancakes over with one smooth movement. 她以一个流畅的动作把薄煎饼翻过来。flip over something i flipped over the card to see what was written on the other side. 我把贺卡翻过来看看另一面写了些什么。 invert /ɪnˈvɜːʳt/ [transitive verb] formal to turn something upside down 【正式】使反向，使倒转，使倒置，使颠倒 a camera inverts the image it receives. 照相机把获得的影像倒置过来。 invert the cake and pan on a wire rack and remove the pan. 把蛋糕和平底锅在金属架上翻过来，再把平底锅拿走。☞ turn¹☞ turn² |
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