turner

IPA/ˈpeɪdʒˌtɜː.nər/
KK[tˈɚnɚ]IPA/ˈpeɪdʒˌtɝː.nɚ/

turner — 名詞

  • turnersingular
  • turnersplural

1. a book with a gripping story that makes readers want to keep turning the pages w

1.名詞B2
釋義

引人入勝的書

情節精彩、令人想一口氣讀完的書

a book with a gripping story that makes readers want to keep turning the pages without stopping

例句

Rachid stayed up all night reading the page-turner his sister had given him.

Rachid 熬夜閱讀妹妹送他的那本引人入勝的書。

page-turner as direct object with possessive 's

The novel about a retired spy in Seoul was described as a page-turner by critics.

這本關於首爾退休間諜的小說被書評家形容為一本引人入勝的書。

described as + page-turner for critical reception

常見搭配
  • real page-turner
  • bestselling page-turner
  • thrilling page-turner
  • unputdownable page-turner
同義詞
  • thriller

    a specific genre of exciting story, often involving crime or mystery; narrower than 'page-turner'

  • gripping read

    informal phrase emphasising how strongly the story holds your attention

  • cliffhanger

    a story or episode that ends at a moment of high suspense, making you want to know what happens next

反義詞
  • snooze

    informal; a very boring book that makes you feel sleepy

  • snore

    informal; a book so dull it feels like listening to someone snore

用法筆記

This meaning of 'turner' only appears in the compound noun 'page-turner.' The single word 'turner' alone does not carry this sense.

常見錯誤

I bought a new turner at the bookstore.
I bought a new page-turner at the bookstore.
The word 'turner' by itself does not mean an exciting book; you must use the full compound 'page-turner.'

2. a person who practices gymnastics as part of a German-style gymnastics club call

2.名詞
釋義

體操選手

德國體操俱樂部的成員

a person who practices gymnastics as part of a German-style gymnastics club called a turnverein

例句

The turners at the local club performed impressive routines on the balance beam.

當地俱樂部的體操選手在平衡木上表演了令人印象深刻的動作。

turners as subject performing gymnastics routines

Gabriela joined a group of turners who trained together every Saturday morning.

Gabriela 加入了一群每週六早上一起訓練的體操選手。

同義詞
  • gymnast

    more common and general term for someone who does gymnastics; 'turner' is specifically tied to the German turnverein tradition

用法筆記

This is a historical term from the German gymnastics movement (Turnbewegung) started by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn in the early 19th century. Rarely used in modern English outside of historical or niche sports contexts.

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