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单词 about-turn
释义

about-turn

noun

ə-ˈbau̇t-ˈtərn How to pronounce about-turn (audio)
British
: about-face

Synonyms

  • about-face
  • flip-flop
  • reversal
  • turnabout
  • turnaround
  • U-turn
  • volte-face
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Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

about-turn

noun

British
as in reversal
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite more than one London newspaper accused the prime minister of doing an about-turn on the issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

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