to turn back
[phrase form: turn]
01
返回, 回到
to return to a previous state or condition
例子
Despite her efforts to move forward, she could n'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。
The peace talks seemed promising at first, but recent events have caused negotiations to turn back to hostility.
和平谈判起初似乎很有希望，但最近的事件使谈判回到敌对状态。
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。
I accidentally deleted some important files. Is there a way to turn back the changes and recover them?
我不小心删除了一些重要文件。有没有办法撤销更改并恢复它们？
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。
The cyclists had to turn back because of a mechanical failure.
由于机械故障，骑自行车的人不得不返回。
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。
Can you please turn back the volume on the TV? It's too loud.
你能把电视的音量调回去吗？太吵了。
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。
The border patrol turned back several migrants who attempted to cross the border illegally.
边境巡逻队遣返了几名试图非法越境的移民。
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。
The bouncer had to turn back individuals who did n't meet the entry requirements for the exclusive club.
保镖不得不拒绝那些不符合独家俱乐部入场要求的个人。
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。
The archaeologist carefully turned back the ancient parchment, revealing an additional layer of writing.
考古学家小心翼翼地翻转了古老的羊皮纸，露出了另一层文字。
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。
The company decided to turn back on their initial decision to lay off employees after receiving backlash from the public.
公司在收到公众的强烈反对后，决定撤回最初解雇员工的决定。
