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turning

/ˈtɜːnɪŋ/ · /ˈtɝːnɪŋ/

CEFR level B1Topic TravelWord #2090 in the learning path

转弯处;岔路口

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Definitions

n. a place where a road branches off another road

转弯处;岔路口

n. the action of moving around a central point

转动;旋转

Example

Take the next turning after the small bakery.

过了那家小面包店,在下一个路口转弯。

Poor visibility at this turning increases the risk of accidents for cyclists and other road users.

这个转弯处视野不佳,增加了骑车者和其他道路使用者发生事故的风险。

Collocations

  • miss a turning
  • take a turning
  • a turning on the left

Word family

  • turn (v.)

Usage tip

表示岔路口时主要用于英式英语;也是turn的-ing形式。

FAQ

What does turning mean?
a place where a road branches off another road the action of moving around a central point
How is turning pronounced?
UK /ˈtɜːnɪŋ/, US /ˈtɝːnɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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