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turn the tables

/tɜːrn ðə ˈteɪbəlz/

翻译: 彻底扭转局势,尤指反败为胜、从劣势转为优势,反过来压制原本占上风的一方。

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/tɜːrn ðə ˈteɪbəlz/C1informal
  • zh彻底扭转局势,尤指反败为胜、从劣势转为优势,反过来压制原本占上风的一方。

To reverse a situation completely, especially by gaining an advantage over someone who previously had the upper hand.

  1. Reverse a situationB2informal

    To change a situation so that you gain an advantage over someone who previously had an advantage over you.

    zh反败为胜

    • The underdog team turned the tables and won the championship.
    • She turned the tables on her opponent by using his own argument against him.
    • After losing the first round, he turned the tables and won the match.