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单词 turnabout
释义

turnabout

noun

turn·​about ˈtərn-ə-ˌbau̇t How to pronounce turnabout (audio)
1
a
: a change or reversal of direction, trend, policy, role, or character
b
: a changing from one allegiance to another
c
: turncoat, renegade
d
: an act or instance of retaliating
turnabout is fair play
2
: merry-go-round

Synonyms

  • about-face
  • about-turn [British]
  • flip-flop
  • reversal
  • turnaround
  • U-turn
  • volte-face
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Example Sentences

employees regarded the latest turnabout as a sure sign that management hadn't a clue as to what it was doing
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Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

turnabout

noun

turn·​about ˈtərn-ə-ˌbau̇t How to pronounce turnabout (audio)
: a change from one direction or one way of thinking or acting to the opposite
In a complete turnabout, he admitted that he had lied.

turnabout

noun

as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite employees regarded the latest turnabout as a sure sign that management hadn't a clue as to what it was doing

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • reversal
  • turnaround
  • about-face
  • volte-face
  • about-turn
  • flip-flop
  • change of heart
  • denial
  • U-turn
  • switcheroo
  • bait and switch
  • retraction
  • disavowal
  • recantation
  • renunciation
  • reconsideration
  • repudiation
  • vacillation
  • hesitation
  • disownment
  • second thought
  • retreat
  • disaffirmance
  • indecision
  • wavering
  • irresolution
  • wobbling
  • shilly-shallying
  • wabbling
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