turn
第三人称
turns
现在进行时
turning
过去式
turned
过去完成时
turned
1
转动, 翻转
to rotate something so that it is facing a different direction or is in a different position
及物动词
- He turned the vase to display the flowers from a different angle.
他转动花瓶，从不同的角度展示花朵。
- He turned the bicycle handlebars to the right.
他把自行车把手转向了右边。
- I turned the chair to its side to fit it through the narrow doorway.
我把椅子转到侧面，以便它能通过狭窄的门口。
- The scientist turned the microscope toward the specimen.
科学家将显微镜转向了标本。
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转, 转身
to rotate or shift our body to face a different direction
- He turned to face the door as someone entered.
当有人进来时，他转向了门。
- I turned to face the mirror and adjusted my tie.
我转身面对镜子，调整了我的领带。
- He turned and waved goodbye before leaving.
他转身并在离开前挥手告别。
- They turned and walked in the opposite direction.
他们转身朝相反的方向走了。
- When I heard a noise behind me, I quickly turned to look.
当我听到身后有声音时，我迅速转身去看。
3
倒入, 转移
to carefully pour or transfer the contents from an upside-down container into another surface or container
及物动词
- Turn the cake batter into a baking pan.
将蛋糕面糊倒入烤盘中。
- After kneading the dough, turn it onto a floured surface.
揉好面团后，将其倒在撒了面粉的表面上。
- Turn the scrambled eggs onto a warm plate.
将炒蛋倒在热盘子上。
- She turned the sauce from the pot into a serving dish.
她将酱汁从锅中倒入了一个盛菜的盘子里。
- Turn the melted chocolate onto a parchment paper-lined tray.
将融化的巧克力倒在铺有烘焙纸的托盘上。
同义词：
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转, 转弯
to shift or redirect one's course or path to face a different direction or follow a new route
- He turned left at the intersection to head toward the park.
他在十字路口转向左边，朝公园走去。
- After reaching the dead-end street, they had no choice but to turn around.
到达死胡同后，他们别无选择，只能转身。
- The cyclist needed to turn sharply to avoid colliding with the oncoming car.
骑自行车的人需要急转弯以避免与迎面而来的汽车相撞。
- As the road split, he had to make a quick decision on which way to turn.
当道路分叉时，他必须快速决定往哪个方向转弯。
- She turned off the highway and onto a scenic route through the countryside.
她转向离开了高速公路，驶入了一条穿过乡村的风景优美的路线。
5
转向, 专注于
(of one's attention or interest) to shift or focus on a particular subject, matter, or idea
及物动词
- When he mentioned her name, her thoughts turned to their last meeting.
当他提到她的名字时，她的思绪转向了他们最后一次的会面。
- During the lecture, my mind often turned to my upcoming vacation.
在讲座期间，我的思绪经常转向即将到来的假期。
- As the movie unfolded, my attention turned to the suspenseful plot.
随着电影的展开，我的注意力转向了悬疑的情节。
6
达到, 迎来
to reach a certain age
- She'll turn 40 next spring.
她明年春天就满40岁了。
- I turned 20 last week, and it feels like a milestone.
我上周满20岁了，感觉像是一个里程碑。
- He turns 50 this month, and we're throwing a surprise party.
他这个月就50岁了，我们正在举办一个惊喜派对。
- They turned 16 and got their driver's license.
他们年满16岁并拿到了驾照。
- She'll turn 35 in December, and we're planning a special trip.
她将在十二月迎来35岁生日，我们正在计划一次特别的旅行。
7
变成, 转变
to change or transform from one state or condition to another
- The meeting turned chaotic when opposing viewpoints clashed.
当对立观点冲突时，会议变得混乱。
- The once clear water in the pond turned murky after the heavy rain.
池塘里曾经清澈的水在大雨后变得浑浊。
- Jake turned vegan after watching a documentary.
杰克在看完一部纪录片后变成了素食主义者。
- As they watched the sunset, the atmosphere turned romantic.
当他们看着日落时，气氛变得浪漫起来。
- His mood suddenly turned gloomy after the bad news.
听到坏消息后，他的心情突然变得阴沉。
8
转动, 塑造
to skillfully and artistically shape or craft something, like a tune, sentence, or remark, to give it an elegant and graceful form
及物动词
- He knows how to turn a tune, creating beautiful melodies.
他知道如何转变曲调，创造出优美的旋律。
- The author has a knack for turning phrases that resonate with readers.
作者擅长转换与读者产生共鸣的短语。
- The politician's ability to turn a phrase has earned him a reputation as an effective communicator.
政治家转换短语的能力使他赢得了有效沟通者的声誉。
- If I could turn a tune like her, I'd sing at every opportunity.
如果我能像她那样转动一首曲子，我会在每一个机会唱歌。
- Her ability to turn a witty remark is impressive.
她巧妙构思机智言论的能力令人印象深刻。
9
转动, 塑造
to shape or mold an object or material by bending or manipulating it
及物动词
- The trees were turning their branches in the wind.
树木在风中转动着它们的枝条。
- She skillfully turned the wire, shaping a graceful sculpture.
她巧妙地转动了金属丝，塑造出一个优雅的雕塑。
- With her hands, she turned the clay, molding a beautiful vase.
她用双手转动黏土，塑造出一个美丽的花瓶。
10
实现, 完成
to successfully achieve or accomplish a task or goal
及物动词
- He turned a flawless performance at the piano recital.
他在钢琴独奏会上呈现了一场完美的表演。
- The batter turned a double play.
击球手完成了一次双杀。
- With his skills, he turned a challenging project to success.
凭借他的技能，他将一个具有挑战性的项目转变为成功。
- The runner turned a home run.
跑者打出了一个本垒打。
- The soccer player turned a hat-trick in the championship game.
足球运动员在冠军赛中完成了帽子戏法。
11
移动, 放置
to cause someone or something to leave where they are or be placed in a particular condition
- The principal turned the rowdy students loose in the gymnasium.
校长把吵闹的学生放在体育馆里。
- The vet turned the rescued animals loose in the sanctuary.
兽医在保护区放走了被救的动物。
- There are some animals that cannot be turned loose in the wild.
有些动物不能被放归野外。
- The farmer turned the cows out to pasture.
农夫把牛放到牧场上。
- The zookeeper turned the lion into its enclosure.
动物园管理员把狮子赶进了它的围栏。
12
销售, 周转
(of merchandise) to be bought or sold, often within a commercial or retail setting
- The new smartphones turned quickly at the electronics store.
新智能手机在电子商店里很快就售罄了。
- The holiday decorations turned as December approached.
随着十二月的临近，节日装饰品被售出了。
- During the sale, the discounted items turned rapidly.
在销售期间，打折商品很快售罄。
- The popular toys turned over quickly during the holiday season.
假日期间，热门玩具卖得很快。
- The limited-edition collectibles turned faster than expected.
限量版收藏品的销售速度比预期的要快。
13
改变, 扭转
to cause a change in the course of a competition or war, resulting in a different person, team, or side beginning to win or gain an advantage
及物动词
- His last-minute goal turned the match in favor of our team.
他在最后一分钟的进球扭转了比赛，对我们队有利。
- The underdog team turned the championship with their incredible performance.
弱队以他们不可思议的表现扭转了冠军赛的局面。
- The decisive penalty kick turned the outcome of the championship game.
决定性的点球改变了冠军赛的结果。
- The unexpected alliance turned the balance of power in the negotiations.
意外的联盟改变了谈判中的力量平衡。
- The clever strategy turned the war, catching the enemy off guard.
聪明的策略扭转了战争，让敌人措手不及。
14
改变, 转换
to exchange, convert, or alter the functioning of something
及物动词
- Turn the thermostat to 72 degrees.
将恒温器调至72度。
- Turn the heater to its highest setting.
将加热器转到最高设置。
- They turned the fan to a faster speed.
他们把风扇调到了更快的速度。