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turn

自動詞他動詞[C] 可算名詞

複数形: turns

The word evokes the physical sensation of rotation or a pivot point. It is one of the most versatile words in English because it maps a physical movement (rotating) onto abstract concepts like time, sequence, and transformation. In terms of change, "turn" implies a transition that is often inevitable or natural—like the changing of seasons or aging. Unlike "become," which is neutral, "turn" often suggests a visible shift in appearance or state. When used as a noun regarding opportunity (one's "turn"), it carries a strong connotation of fairness, order, and social reciprocity. It transforms a random sequence into a structured queue.

Used as a countable noun whether referring to a sequence in a game ('Wait for your turn') or a physical bend in a road ('a sharp left turn').

意味

自動詞

To move around a central point or axis.

"The wheels began to turn slowly."

他動詞

To rotate something; to change the direction of something.

"Please turn the handle clockwise to open the door."

自動詞

"The leaves turn red in the autumn."

名詞

The opportunity to do something that comes after others have done it.

"It is your turn to wash the dishes."

名詞

"Take a sharp left turn at the end of the street."