| 单词 | turn of phrase |
| 释义 | turn of phrase (once / 44102 pages) n WORD FAMILY turn of phrase: turns of phrase USAGE EXAMPLESWilliams is famous for her short stories, which are full of strange, witty, fabulous, and often eccentric turns of phrase. The New Yorker(Dec 30, 2016) Mr McConnell has been widely praised on social media for his actions and colourful turns of phrase. BBC(Nov 23, 2016) Gen Mattis, who is dubbed "Mad Dog", is known as much for his uncompromising approach to America's enemies as for his memorable turn of phrase. BBC(Nov 21, 2016) n a distinctive spoken or written expression John's succinct turn of phrase persuaded her that it would not be a good idea Syn|Hypo|Hyper turn of expression conceit a witty or ingenious turn of phrase expressive style, style a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period |
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