to turn back
01
返回, 回到
to return to a previous state or condition
语法信息
形态构成
短语
运动动词
规则
不可分离
小品词
back
基本动词
turn
现在时
turn back
第三人称单数
turns back
现在分词
turning back
一般过去时
turned back
过去分词
turned back
例子
Despite her efforts to move forward, she couldn't shake off her doubts and found herself turning back to old habits.
尽管她努力向前迈进，但她无法摆脱疑虑，发现自己又回到了旧习惯。
02
转回, 调回
to set something to a previous state or setting
例子
The technician had to turn back the thermostat because the room was too warm.
技术员不得不调回恒温器，因为房间太暖和了。
03
返回, 折返
to go back along the same route one already covered
例子
The pilgrims turned back when they reached a restricted area.
朝圣者到达禁区时转身返回。
04
转回, 恢复到之前的状态
to set something to a previous state or setting, especially regarding time or a particular condition
例子
The technician had to turn back the thermostat because the room was too warm.
技术员不得不调回恒温器，因为房间太暖和了。
05
使回转, 驱回
to force someone or something to go back toward where they came from, often with authority
例子
Due to the road closure, the police had to turn back hundreds of cars to divert traffic.
由于道路封闭，警方不得不调头数百辆汽车以分流交通。
06
击退, 迫使撤退
to prevent the advance of a danger or an enemy
例子
Despite their persistence, the border patrol successfully turned back those attempting to cross the border illegally.
尽管他们坚持不懈，边防巡逻队还是成功地击退了那些企图非法越境的人。
07
翻转, 反转
to flip an item to reveal its opposite side or transform its appearance
例子
The tailor skillfully turned the jacket back to fix a seam.
裁缝巧妙地翻转了夹克以修复接缝。
08
回头, 反悔
to change one's mind or undo something that has been done, said, or promised
例子
Once you've signed the contract, there's no turning back; you're committed to the terms and conditions.
一旦你签署了合同，就没有回头路了；你必须遵守条款和条件。
