turning point
collocation转折点
The discovery was a turning point in the history of science.
这一发现是科学史上的一个转折点。
转动；旋转
turnings — plural of turning
车削；旋削；车屑；车削碎屑；（曲棍球）转身阻挡犯规；转折期；在曲棍球中,试图击球的球员将身体置于球与试图同样做的对手之间犯规
The act of one who turns; a rotation or twist.
在曲棍球中,试图击球的球员将身体置于球与试图同样做的对手之间犯规
At hockey, a foul committed by a player attempting to hit the ball who interposes their body between the ball and an opposing player trying to do the same.
在车床上切割木材或金属以按需成形
The cutting of wood or metal on a lathe to shape it as needed.
转动或扭转的动作
The act of one who turns (rotates or twists).
斯特劳斯-豪代际理论中构成一个世纪周期的四个时代之一,每个约持续21年
One of the four eras, each lasting for about 21 years, that make up a saeculum according to the Strauss-Howe generational theory.
车床车削产生的碎屑
Shavings produced by turning something on a lathe.
The turning of the handle opened the heavy door.
手柄的转动打开了沉重的门。
用法提示：turning 此处是名词，表示“转动”这一动作。
A slight turning of the wheel is enough to steer the boat.
轮子的一点点转动就足以操控小船。
用法提示：turning 作名词，指“旋转”的动作。
The constant turning of the fan kept the room cool.
风扇的持续转动让房间保持凉爽。
用法提示：turning 用作名词，表示“持续转动”。
针对'转向'义，反义词指直线行进或不变方向
转折点
The discovery was a turning point in the history of science.
这一发现是科学史上的一个转折点。
转弯
Take the next turning on the left.
在下一个路口左转。
潮流的转变
The election results marked the turning of the tide for the party.
选举结果标志着该党潮流的转变。
木工车削
He specializes in wood turning and makes beautiful bowls.
他专门从事木工车削，制作精美的碗。
金属车削
Metal turning requires precision and skill.
金属车削需要精确和技巧。
急转弯
The road has several sharp turnings.
这条路有几个急转弯。
root
suffix
转折点
The discovery of penicillin was a turning point in medical history.
青霉素的发现是医学史上的一个转折点。
改过自新
After years of bad habits, he decided to start turning over a new leaf.
经过多年的坏习惯，他决定开始改过自新。
渡过难关
The economy is finally turning the corner after the recession.
经济在衰退后终于开始渡过难关。
下一次，我会是那个扭转局面的人。
The lyrics 'turning tables' from Adele's song refer to reversing the dynamics in a relationship.
阿黛尔歌曲中的歌词'turning tables'指的是扭转关系中的动态。
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