Move around a centre or change direction. Change to a different state, colour, or condition. An opportunity to do something in an agreed order.

turn

/tɜːn/ · /tɝːn/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #524 in the learning path

转动；转向

Definitions

v. Move around a centre or change direction.

转动；转向

v. Change to a different state, colour, or condition.

变得；变成

n. An opportunity to do something in an agreed order.

轮到的机会；轮次

Turn the handle gently and pull the door towards you.

轻轻转动把手，然后朝自己这边拉门。

As populations age, governments must turn their attention to accessible housing and community healthcare.

随着人口老龄化，政府必须将注意力转向无障碍住房和社区医疗。

表示变得时，turn后接形容词；turn into后接名词。

What does turn mean?: Move around a centre or change direction. Change to a different state, colour, or condition. An opportunity to do something in an agreed order.
How is turn pronounced?: UK /tɜːn/, US /tɝːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.