turner

• 名词，指转动或翻转某物的人或工具，如车工、翻面用的厨具、体操运动员或跳绳者。

A noun referring to a person or thing that turns, such as a lathe operator, a member of a turnverein, a rope swinger in jump rope, or a flat cooking utensil used for turning food.

1. Gymnast in a TurnvereinC1formalsport

   A person who performs gymnastics as a member of a turnverein, which is a German-style gymnastics club.

   体操协会会员

   • The turner executed a perfect routine on the parallel bars.
   • He joined the local turnverein and became an accomplished turner.
   • The turners competed in the annual gymnastics festival.

   同义词gymnast

2. Lathe OperatorB2formaltechnical

   A person who operates a lathe, a machine used for shaping wood or metal.

   车工

   • The skilled turner crafted a beautiful wooden bowl.
   • He worked as a turner in a factory, producing metal parts.
   • The apprentice learned from the master turner how to shape the steel.

3. Rope Turner in Jump RopeB1informalsport

   One of two people who swing the ropes for jumpers to skip over in the game of jump rope.

   摇绳者

   • The turners swung the ropes in a steady rhythm.
   • She was a fast turner, making the game more challenging.
   • The children took turns being the turner and the jumper.

   同义词spinnerswingertwirler

4. Cooking UtensilA2informalculinary

   A kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible part and a long handle, used for turning or serving food.

   锅铲

   • Use a turner to flip the pancakes.
   • She grabbed a turner to serve the fish.
   • The turner is perfect for lifting cookies off the baking sheet.

   同义词fish sliceflipperspatula