turnaround
/ˈtɜːn.ər.aʊnd/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɚnɚˌaʊnd] /ˈtɝːn.ɚ.aʊnd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtɜːnəraʊnd/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɚnɚˌaʊnd] /ˈtɜːrnəraʊnd/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈɚnɚˌaʊnd] /ˈtərn-ə-ˌrau̇nd/ (ame, mw)
turnaround — 形容詞
- turnaroundpositive
- more turnaroundcomparative
- most turnaroundsuperlative
1. in basketball, describing a move where the player begins with their back to the
轉身投籃
籃球中背對籃框轉身出手的
in basketball, describing a move where the player begins with their back to the basket and spins to face it before releasing the ball
Anna practiced her turnaround jumper until she could land it from any angle.
Anna 練習轉身跳投，直到能從任何角度命中。
attributive use before 'jumper'
Leo's turnaround shot over the defender gave the team a two-point lead.
Leo 在防守者頭上的轉身投籃讓球隊領先兩分。
attributive use before 'shot'
Coaches teach the turnaround move to players who are tall and play near the basket.
教練教導身材高大且靠近籃框打球的球員使用轉身動作。
The crowd cheered when Karim hit a turnaround from the free-throw line.
當 Karim 從罰球線投進一記轉身投籃時，全場歡呼。
文法句型
turnaround + noun (shot, jumper, dunk)
用法筆記
Only used before a noun that names a basketball move — turnaround shot, turnaround jumper, turnaround dunk. Not used predicatively (e.g., 'the shot was turnaround').
turnaround — 名詞
1. the period needed after something arrives — a work request, a delivery, or a veh
週期；周轉
完成一項任務或訂單所需的時間
the period needed after something arrives — a work request, a delivery, or a vehicle — for people to finish handling it and send it out again
The repair shop promised a 24-hour turnaround on all laptop repairs.
那家維修店承諾所有筆電維修都在 24 小時內完成。
turnaround on + [task]
Vikram was impressed by the quick turnaround of the online printing service.
Vikram 對線上印刷服務的快速周轉印象深刻。
A faster turnaround at the airport gate means fewer delays for passengers.
機場登機門的周轉速度越快，旅客的延誤就越少。
The factory reduced its turnaround for custom orders from three weeks to five days.
那間工廠將客製訂單的周轉時間從三週縮短到五天。
Mizuki checked the lab's turnaround time before sending in blood samples.
Mizuki 在寄送血液樣本前先確認了實驗室的處理時間。
- turnaround time
the same meaning but explicitly includes 'time', making it slightly more formal
- cycle time
used in manufacturing and operations; narrower in scope
- processing time
focuses on the work step itself rather than the full end-to-end period
文法句型
turnaround of + period
turnaround time
用法筆記
Very commonly paired with 'time' — turnaround time is the standard business term. Also used with 'on' (turnaround on a project) or 'of' (turnaround of three days).
常見錯誤
2. the change that happens when a business, economy, or project that was failing st
好轉
從不佳狀態轉為成功的改變
the change that happens when a business, economy, or project that was failing starts to do well and make money again
The new CEO led a remarkable turnaround that saved the car manufacturer from bankruptcy.
新任執行長帶領了一次驚人的好轉，讓那家汽車公司免於破產。
led a turnaround
Tamar invested in the tech startup just before its turnaround made it worth millions.
Tamar 在那家科技新創公司大翻身之前投資了它。
Heloísa studied how the retail chain's turnaround was achieved through better customer service.
Heloísa 研究了那家零售連鎖店如何透過更好的客服實現好轉。
Analysts credit the turnaround in sales to the company's new marketing strategy.
分析師將銷售業績的好轉歸功於公司的新行銷策略。
The school district staged a dramatic turnaround after hiring experienced teachers.
該學區在聘請有經驗的老師後，出現了戲劇性好轉。
- decline
steady movement downward rather than a specific event
文法句型
turnaround in + noun
make a turnaround
stage a turnaround
用法筆記
Subject is typically a business, institution, or economy. The verb collocations 'lead', 'stage', 'engineer', and 'achieve' a turnaround are common in business writing.
常見錯誤
3. a sudden or complete change to a position, opinion, course of action, or directi
轉變；逆轉
立場、意見突然變為相反
a sudden or complete change to a position, opinion, course of action, or direction that is the opposite of what came before
The politician's turnaround on environmental policy surprised both supporters and critics.
那位政治人物在環保政策上的態度轉變，讓支持者和批評者都感到意外。
turnaround on [issue]
Public opinion about renewable energy has seen a complete turnaround over the past decade.
過去十年來，大眾對再生能源的看法出現了完全的逆轉。
turnaround in [area]
Amihan could not explain her friend's sudden turnaround from cheerful to cold and distant.
Amihan 無法解釋朋友為何從開朗突然變得冷淡疏遠。
The board's turnaround on the merger decision shocked investors who had expected approval.
董事會對合併案的態度急轉彎，震驚了原本預期會通過的投資人。
- reversal
more formal; neutral in connotation about speed
- U-turn
informal; often implies embarrassment or hypocrisy when used in politics
- about-face
vivid military metaphor; suggests a dramatic, publicly visible change
- continuation
keeping the same course or position
- consistency
sticking with the same opinion over time
文法句型
turnaround in + noun
turnaround on + noun
用法筆記
Often used in politics, business strategy, and personal relationships. Unlike sense 2 (BUSINESS RECOVERY), this sense does not imply improvement — it just signals a reversal to the opposite.
常見錯誤
4. an area or space that is wide or long enough for a car, truck, or other vehicle
迴車空間
車輛可掉頭的足夠空間
an area or space that is wide or long enough for a car, truck, or other vehicle to reverse direction by making a U-shaped turn
The dead-end street has a turnaround at the bottom so drivers can go back.
那條死巷的盡頭有一個迴車空間，駕駛人可以開回去。
turnaround at [location]
Nala pulled into the gravel turnaround at the trailhead and parked facing the exit.
Nala 把車開進登山口的水泥迴車道，車頭朝出口停好。
The driver used the school turnaround to turn the truck around after delivering supplies.
送貨司機利用學校的迴車空間卸完貨後掉頭離開。
Builders added a concrete turnaround at the end of the long driveway for guests.
建築工人在長車道末端加蓋了一個水泥迴車區給客人用。
- turning circle
refers to the minimum space a vehicle needs to turn, not a constructed area
- turnaround bay
more specific term used in road construction
文法句型
turnaround for + noun
用法筆記
Common in discussions of road design, driveways, and parking areas. A turnaround is distinct from a parking spot — its purpose is turning, not storing a vehicle.
turnaround — 動詞
- turnaroundpresent simple I / you / we / they
- turnarounds3rd person singular
- turnarounding-ing form
- turnaroundedpast simple
1. to make a business, project, or situation change from unsuccessful or failing to
扭轉；好轉
使事業或情況從失敗轉為成功
to make a business, project, or situation change from unsuccessful or failing to profitable, healthy, or successful — or to change in this way on its own
The new manager turned the restaurant around in just six months by improving the menu.
新任經理只花了六個月就透過改善菜單讓餐廳業績好轉。
turned + noun + around (separable)
Adina's company was losing money until a fresh investment helped turn things around.
Adina 的公司一直在虧損，直到一筆新的投資幫助扭轉了局面。
turn things around (idiomatic object)
After two bad seasons, the soccer team finally turned around and started winning games.
經歷了兩個慘淡的賽季後，那支足球隊終於好轉，開始贏球。
Marco believes that better customer feedback can turn around the struggling hotel chain.
Marco 相信更好的顧客回饋可以扭轉那家瀕臨困境的連鎖飯店。
文法句型
turn around + noun
turn + noun + around
turn around (no object)
用法筆記
In writing, the object often comes between 'turn' and 'around' (turn the business around) or after 'around' (turn around the business). The intransitive form (the company turned around) is less common but accepted.
常見錯誤
2. to suddenly behave, speak, or react in a way that is sharply different from how
突然改變態度
以意外或突然的方式行事或發言
to suddenly behave, speak, or react in a way that is sharply different from how you acted a moment before, often surprising the people around you
Piotr was calm during the meeting but then turned around and yelled at his assistant.
Piotr 在會議中一直很冷靜，卻突然轉過頭來對助理大吼。
turn around and + verb (surprising action)
Adina agreed to help with the project, then turned around and quit the next day.
Adina 答應幫忙那個專案，隔天卻變卦辭職不幹了。
You cannot promise something one week and turn around and change your mind the next.
你不能上週才答應一件事，隔週又翻臉改變主意。
Nala turned around and accused her best friend of lying, leaving everyone stunned.
Nala 突然翻臉指控她最好的朋友說謊，讓所有人都驚呆了。
- do a U-turn
informal; specifically about reversing a decision or position
- switch sides
implies changing loyalty or allegiance
文法句型
turn around and + verb
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'and' + another verb that names the surprising action. Expresses the speaker's disapproval or sense of betrayal.