| 词汇 | about-face |
| 释义 | about-face noun [ C usually singular ] mainly US (also about face) uk/əˌbaʊtˈfeɪs/ us/əˌbaʊtˈfeɪs/ (UK about-turn) (DIRECTION) 转变方向 a change of direction do an about-face I had to do an about-face and turn right instead of left. make an about-face The plane made an about-face and headed back to the airport. (OPINION) （意见或行为的）彻底转变 a complete change of opinion or behaviour The senator's about-face on the issue caught his supporters by surprise. do an about-face After being confronted by her constituents, the representative did an about-face and came out in support of the bill. make an about-face After resisting the change, the company made an about face and embraced the new technology. Synonyms: U-turn about-turn (DIRECTION) flip-flop (CHANGE) reversalvolte-face |
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