turn around · Learn English释义
动词verb
- 1ergativeTo physically rotate (usually around a vertical axis) for a half turn (180 degrees), a whole turn (360 degrees), or an indefinite amount.
- 2transitive, figurativeTo change drastically in a fundamental way, often for the better; to change to the opposite (opinion or position).
- 3(transitive, business, management, sports) To reverse an expected outcome (of a game, etc.), usually from a losing outcome to a winning one; to return (a business, department, etc.) to effectiveness, profitability, etc.
- 4(transitive, espionage) To convert (an agent) to work for one's own side.
- 5intransitive, idiomatic, colloquialTo suddenly change or reverse one's opinion, point of view, stated position, behaviour, etc.
- 6transitive, idiomatic, of an ideaTo consider from a different viewpoint.
- 7transitive, idiomatic, colloquial(often with a unit of time) To produce; to output; to generate.