turn of phrase
turn of phrase — 名詞
1. A single expression or group of words used in a distinctive or memorable way to
措辭
特定或獨特的表達方式
A single expression or group of words used in a distinctive or memorable way to convey an idea.
The politician's unusual turn of phrase left many reporters struggling for a response.
那位政治人物不尋常的措辭讓許多記者不知如何回應。
unusual turn of phrase — adjective + noun collocation
Chen Wei used a turn of phrase that was too formal for the simple email.
陳偉使用的措辭對那封簡單的郵件來說太過正式了。
That particular turn of phrase comes from an old poem that few people read today.
那種獨特的措辭出自一首現今少有人讀的古老詩作。
The tour guide's colourful turn of phrase brought the old castle's history to life.
導遊生動的措辭讓古老城堡的歷史變得活靈活現。
- expression
broader term; any word group, not necessarily distinctive
- wording
focuses on the choice of words in a statement
- phrasing
similar but less colourful; often neutral
文法句型
adjective + turn of phrase
a turn of phrase
用法筆記
Refers to one specific instance of noteworthy wording, not a person's general verbal talent.
2. The natural skill of choosing words and forming sentences that express ideas cle
表達能力
巧妙運用文字表達的能力
The natural skill of choosing words and forming sentences that express ideas clearly and attractively.
The speechwriter relies on a sharp turn of phrase to keep the audience engaged.
這位演講撰稿人靠著敏銳的表達能力來吸引聽眾。
sharp turn of phrase — adjective + noun describing verbal skill
The Sato children inherited their mother's lively turn of phrase and love of words.
佐藤家的孩子遺傳了母親生動的表達能力以及對文字的熱愛。
Job candidates with a strong turn of phrase often make a better impression in interviews.
表達能力強的求職者在面試中通常能留下更好的印象。
The novelist's elegant turn of phrase won her loyal readers across the world.
那位小說家優雅的表達能力為她贏得了世界各地的忠實讀者。
- eloquence
more formal; emphasises persuasive, fluent speech
- way with words
more informal and conversational
- command of language
broader; includes vocabulary size and grammatical control
文法句型
[adjective] + turn of phrase
have a + [adjective] + turn of phrase
用法筆記
Describes a person's general talent for expression. Frequently appears with an approving adjective such as good, nice, sharp, fine, lively, or elegant.