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• 名词，表示旋转、转动或改变方向的动作，也指轮流的机会或一段时间。

A noun referring to an act of rotating, changing direction, or a period of time when someone has the opportunity to do something.

1. Rotation or change of directionA1formal

   An act of moving around a central point or changing direction.

   转动

   • Make a left turn at the traffic lights.
   • The dancer performed a graceful turn on stage.
   • The car made a sharp turn to avoid the obstacle.

   同义词bendcurvepivotrevolutionrotationspinswiveltwirlwhirl

2. Opportunity or chanceA1formal

   A time when someone has the chance to do something, especially in a sequence.

   机会

   • It's your turn to roll the dice.
   • Please wait until it's your turn to speak.
   • She took her turn at the wheel during the long drive.

   同义词chancegoopportunityshotspellstinttry

3. Change or shiftB1formal

   A change in condition, situation, or direction.

   转变

   • The weather took an unexpected turn for the worse.
   • His career took a positive turn after the promotion.
   • The conversation took a serious turn.

   同义词alterationbendchangeconversiondeviationreversalshiftswerveswingswitchtransformationtwistvariationveer

   反义词constancystabilitystagnation

• 动词，表示转动、旋转、改变方向或从一个状态转变为另一个状态。

A verb used to indicate the act of rotating, changing direction, or transforming from one state to another.

1. Change directionA1formal

   To move or cause to move in a different direction.

   转向

   • Turn left at the traffic lights.
   • She turned her head to look at him.
   • The car turned onto the main road.

   同义词bendcurvepivotrevolverotatespinswervetwistveerwheel

2. Change state or conditionA2formal

   To change from one state, form, or condition to another.

   变成

   • The leaves turn yellow in autumn.
   • He turned pale when he heard the news.
   • The milk turned sour overnight.

   同义词alterbecomechangeconvertgogrowshifttransform

   反义词remainstay

3. Rotate or spinA2formal

   To move around a central point or axis.

   转动

   • Turn the handle clockwise to open the door.
   • She turned the key in the lock.
   • The Earth turns on its axis.

   同义词circlegyratepivotrevolverotatespinswiveltwirlwhirl

   反义词alignstillstraighten

4. Become (age or time)A2informal

   To reach a particular age or time.

   达到（年龄或时间）

   • He turned 30 last week.
   • It's just turned midnight.
   • She turned 18 and could finally vote.

   同义词attainhitreach

短语动词变体turn aroundturn awayturn downturn inturn offturn onturn outturn overturn toturn up