
turning
/ˈtɜːnɪŋ/ · /ˈtɝːnɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic TravelWord #2090 in the learning path
转弯处;岔路口
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.