| 单词 | turn of speed |
| 释义 | > as lemmasturn of speed c. turn of speed: capacity for speed or acceleration, ability to run or go fast; (also) an instance of moving fast.Now frequently with modifying word, esp. expressing approval, as in fine turn of speed, good turn of speed, great turn of speed. ΘΚΠ the world > movement > rate of motion > swiftness > [noun] > capacity for swift movement volatility1797 turn of speed1830 1830 Standard 12 July The horse has a turn of speed in him, and is likely to be the favourite, the distance being short. 1867 in Sir M. G. Gerard Leaves fr. Diaries iii. 65 Showing an unexpected turn of speed. 1894 J. D. Astley Fifty Years of my Life I. 35 I discovered that I possessed a fair turn of speed. 1938 Amer. Home June 70/3 The modern cruiser has a good turn of speed and can be driven at it economically. 2009 Independent 29 Aug. (Mag.) 9/4 The small wheels make the machine extremely manoeuvrable in traffic, and the racing version proves you can enjoy quite a turn of speed. < as lemmas |
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