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单词 U-turn
释义

U-turn

noun

ˈyü-ˌtərn How to pronounce U-turn (audio)
1
: a turn resembling the letter U
especially : a 180-degree turn made by a vehicle in a road
2
: something (such as a reversal of policy) resembling a U-turn

Synonyms

  • about-face
  • about-turn [British]
  • flip-flop
  • reversal
  • turnabout
  • turnaround
  • volte-face
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Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

U-turn

noun

as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds

Synonyms & Similar Words

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