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turn on a dime

/tɜːrn ɒn ə daɪm/

翻译: 形容能够极其迅速灵活地改变方向、立场或态度,常用来描述交通工具的机动性或人随机应变、快速适应的能力。

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/tɜːrn ɒn ə daɪm/C1informal
  • zh形容能够极其迅速灵活地改变方向、立场或态度,常用来描述交通工具的机动性或人随机应变、快速适应的能力。

To change direction or opinion very quickly and with great agility, often used to describe a vehicle or a person's ability to adapt swiftly.

  1. Change direction quicklyB2informalamerican

    To turn or change direction very sharply and quickly, often used for vehicles or people.

    zh急转弯

    • The sports car can turn on a dime.
    • He turned on a dime when he saw the obstacle.
    • The dancer turned on a dime during the performance.
  2. Change opinion or decision quicklyC1informalamerican

    To change one's mind or decision very suddenly.

    zh突然改变主意

    • The politician turned on a dime after the new poll results.
    • She turned on a dime and decided to stay home instead.
    • The company turned on a dime and changed its entire strategy.