turn back
第三人称
turns back
现在进行时
turning back
过去式
turned back
过去完成时
turned back
1
返回, 回到
to return to a previous state or condition
- 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。
- 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。
- The medication helped him improve temporarily, but soon he began to turn back to his previous condition.
药物帮助他暂时改善，但很快他就开始回到他以前的状态。
2
转回, 调回
to set something to a previous state or setting
- 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？
- It's difficult to turn back the impact of technological advancements.
很难扭转技术进步的影响。
- Efforts to turn back climate change require global collaboration.
逆转气候变化的努力需要全球合作。
3
返回, 折返
to go back along the same route one already covered
- 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。
- The pilgrims turned back when they reached a restricted area.
朝圣者到达禁区时转身返回了。
- The explorers decided to turn back after facing harsh weather conditions.
探险者在面对恶劣的天气条件后决定折返。
- The pilot decided to turn back because of engine trouble.
由于发动机故障，飞行员决定返回。
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4
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
- 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。
- 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？
5
使回转, 驱回
to force someone or something to go back toward where they came from, often with authority
- 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。
- The security guard turned back anyone without proper identification from entering the restricted area.
保安拦回了任何没有适当身份证件的人进入限制区域。
- The police turned back the protesters who tried to march toward the government building.
警察驱回了试图向政府大楼游行的抗议者。
6
击退, 迫使撤退
to prevent the advance of a danger or an enemy
- 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 didn'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。
- The brave soldiers stood firm, determined to turn back the advancing enemy troops.
勇敢的士兵们坚定地站着，决心击退前进的敌军。
- The security measures were designed to turn back any potential threats at the border before they could pose a danger to the country.
安全措施旨在在潜在威胁对国家构成危险之前，在边境击退它们。
- The principal had to turn back the students who arrived late for the school trip, as the bus had already left.
校长不得不拒绝那些迟到参加学校旅行的学生，因为巴士已经离开了。
7
翻转, 反转
to flip an item to reveal its opposite side or transform its appearance
- 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。
- I turned the blanket back to find the tag with washing instructions.
我翻过毯子找到了带有洗涤说明的标签。
- Turn the shirt back before ironing to smooth out the collar.
在熨烫之前翻转衬衫以抚平领子。
8
回头, 反悔
to change one's mind or undo something that has been done, said, or promised
- 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。
- The detective couldn't turn back once he started following the suspect; he had to see the investigation through to the end.
侦探一旦开始跟踪嫌疑人就不能回头了；他必须将调查进行到底。
- Despite his doubts, he couldn't turn back once he began the adventurous journey into the unknown.
尽管心存疑虑，但一旦他开始冒险进入未知世界，就无法回头了。
- The politician faced criticism for attempting to turn back on his campaign promises once in office.
这位政治家因试图违背竞选承诺而面临批评。