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to turn out
[phrase form: turn]
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关闭, 熄灭
to make a device, light, or machine stop operating, typically by using a control or switch
Transitive: to turn out a device or machine
Example
It 's essential to turn out appliances when not in use to conserve energy.
Example
We did n’t expect the vacation to turn out so relaxing after such a hectic start.
They were worried about how their son would turn out after the move to a new city.
She was anxious about how her new business would turn out in the long run.
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快速生产, 批量生产
to quickly and consistently produce something, usually with the help of machinery
Transitive: to turn out a product
Example
The culinary school turns out chefs who excel in gourmet cooking.
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倾倒, 倒出
to remove all the contents from a container or one's pockets
Transitive: to turn out a container
Example
The police officer asked him to turn out his pockets during the search.
Before washing his clothes, he always turns out his pockets to check for coins.
Example
The farmer turns out the cattle at dawn and brings them back at dusk.
Every morning, she turns out her goats to let them roam the hillside.
In spring, it 's common practice to turn out the sheep for fresh grass.
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清空, 整理
to remove everything from a space, such as a drawer or room, to clean, reorganize, or declutter it
Transitive: to turn out a space
Example
He found his childhood toys while turning out the old storage boxes.
She spent the weekend turning out the attic, finding old photos and forgotten treasures.
