1 表達跟「轉動」或「旋轉」相關的意思:
make a turn 轉彎
take turns 輪流(做)⋯⋯
it is one’s turn to V 輪到某人做⋯⋯
- Take the next street on your left to make a turn and you'll find the bookstore on your right.(在你左邊的下一條街轉彎,書店就在你的右邊。)
- The children took turns reading aloud from their favorite book during the storytelling session.(孩子們在講故事的時候輪流從他們最喜歡的書中大聲朗讀。)
- Everyone had a chance to share their opinions, and now it's your turn to express your thoughts on the matter.(每個人都有機會分享他們的意見,現在輪到你表達對這個問題的看法了。)
2 形容冷淡的態度 :
turn a blind eye 視而不見、假裝看不見、(對某事物)視若無睹
- The authorities turned a blind eye to the illegal activities happening in the neighborhood, causing frustration among the residents.(當局對社區中發生的非法活動故意不予理會,引起了居民的不滿)
- The government turned a blind eye to the environmental concerns raised by the citizens, leading to protests and public outcry.(政府對市民提出的環境擔憂故意不予理會,引發了抗議和公眾抗議。)
「Turn a blind eye」這個表達的起源並沒有確切的典故,但它的意思源自於對視覺的比喻。當我們看到某件事情時,我們的眼睛會「看見」這件事情。因此,「turn a blind eye」的意思是故意忽略、不去注意某事,即使我們知道它存在。這個表達通常用來描述某人故意不去處理或不關心某個問題,即使他們知道這個問題存在。
turn a deaf ear 裝聾作啞、無動於衷
- Despite the warnings from his friends, he turned a deaf ear to their advice and continued with his risky plan.(儘管朋友們警告他,他仍然對他們的建議故意不予理會,繼續進行他的冒險計劃。)
- The manager turned a deaf ear to the employees' complaints, which led to a decrease in morale within the team.(經理對員工的抱怨故意不予理會,導致團隊內士氣下降。)
「Turn a deaf ear」這個表達源自於對聲音的反應。當我們聽到聲音時,我們的耳朵會「聽見」這些聲音。因此,「turn a deaf ear」的意思是故意不去聽,不回應或不理會某人的話或請求。這個表達通常用來描述某人對某事故意忽視,不願意聽取或回應。
3 形容某人對某事冷淡的態度 :
turn one’s back on... 避開或拒絕接受⋯⋯;轉過身不理⋯⋯
turn one’s nose up (at...) (對⋯⋯)嗤之以鼻/不屑一顧
- She felt hurt when her friends turned their backs on her during her time of need.(在她需要幫助的時候,朋友們對她視而不見,讓她感到受傷。)
- Even though he was offered a humble meal, he turned his nose up at it, expecting something more luxurious.(即使他被提供了一頓簡單的餐點,他也嫌棄地擺出一副不屑的樣子,期望得到更豪華的東西。)
4 形容某人因爲尷尬或生氣的反應:
turn red (因尷尬、生氣)臉通紅的,漲紅的
turn purple with rage 氣得臉色發青
- Whenever she was complimented in public, she would turn red and try to change the topic.(每當她在公眾場合受到讚美,她都會臉紅,然後試圖改變話題。)
- When he found out that his project had been canceled without any explanation, he turned purple with rage and started shouting at the management.(當他得知自己的項目被毫無解釋地取消時,他勃然大怒,對著管理層大聲喊叫。)
We made a turn onto Park Street and saw a terrible accident.
我們在公園街轉彎後看見了一場可怕的車禍。
Joanne and I take turns cleaning the room.
喬安和我輪流打掃房間。
It is Kate's turn to wash the dishes today.
今天輪到凱特洗碗。
I hope I have a chance to see Mary again.
我希望有機會再見瑪麗一面。
The fast pace of city life makes people turn a blind eye to others’ feelings.
都市生活的快速步調使大家對他人的感受視若無睹。
The driver's carelessness led to the accident.
駕駛員的粗心導致這起意外。
The protestors turned a deaf ear to the policemen’s warning.
抗議者對警察的警告充耳不聞。
Despite our best efforts, we couldn’t save the dying man.
儘管我們盡了最大的努力,還是無法挽救那位垂死的人。
Despite his dad’s warning, Paul went fishing alone.
儘管他爸爸提出警告,保羅還是獨自一個人釣魚去。
I would never turn my back on my wife if she became ill.
若我太太生病,我絕不會丟下她。
Dale is arrogant; he always turns his nose up at other people's help.
戴爾很自大;他總是對他人給予的幫助不屑一顧。
Even though he is poor, she still loves him.
雖然他窮,她仍愛他。
Phil turned red when the boss found his mistake.
老闆發現菲爾出錯時,他的臉都紅了。
The basketball star hasn't been seen in public for years.
這名籃球明星好幾年沒公開出現了。
I know you’re busy, but try to come.
我知道你很忙,但試著來看看。
You have to find out the answer by yourself.
你必須自己找出答案。
Stop shouting at me. I haven’t done anything wrong.
別對我大吼大叫,我又沒做錯事。
Julie decided to rent an apartment instead of buying a house.
茱莉決定租公寓而不買房子。
I asked Katie a math question and she responded to it quickly.
我問凱蒂一個數學問題,她很快便回答我。
The patient responded well to the new medicine.
病人對新藥的反應良好。
Chris is a joker, and he has a great sense of humor.
克里斯愛開玩笑,而且他很有幽默感。
When traveling to Paris, be sure to visit the Eiffel Tower.
到巴黎旅遊時,一定要去看看艾菲爾鐵塔。
There was a long lineup in front of the stand.
攤位前方有一條很長的排隊隊伍。
There are many families struggling to survive on low incomes.
有許多家庭靠著微薄的收入努力過活。
The smell of stinky tofu always turns Billy’s stomach.
聞到臭豆腐的味道總是讓比利反胃。
A recent study has shed light on the causes of climate change.
最近的一項研究闡明了氣候變遷的成因。
It takes the Earth about 365 days to revolve around the sun.
地球繞太陽公轉一次大約要花 365 天。
John felt that all his dreams turned to ashes when his girlfriend left him.
約翰的女友離他而去時,他感覺夢想全都化成泡影了。
We are committed to this strategy, and there's no turning back now!
我們要致力於這項策略,現在已經無路可退了!
The new research center is committed to finding a cure for AIDS.
這家新的研究中心致力於找出治療愛滋病的方法。
Children can always turn to their parents for help.
孩子永遠可以向他們的父母求助。
Stay calm when you're faced with a problem.
面對問題時要保持冷靜。
On Mandy’s birthday, Tom wished her many happy returns.
在曼蒂生日當天,湯姆祝她長命百歲。