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to turn · to go around a corner

转弯
zhuǎn wān
WordHSK 4
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When you are driving, you should slow down on corners.
当您开车的时候，应该在转弯处减速。
Before turning, put on your blinkers to warn other drivers.
转弯时请打转向灯来提醒其他司机。
Synonyms
Synonyms
to go around in circles · to make a detour · (fig.) to beat about the bush绕圈子rào quān zito encircle · to go around · to circle · to beat about the bush兜圈子dōu quān zito go for a walk around · (fig.) to speak in a roundabout way绕弯儿rào wān rlit. going round the curves and skirting the corners (idiom) · fig. to speak in a roundabout way · to equivocate · to beat about the bush拐弯抹角guǎi wān mò jiǎoto hide the head and show the tail (idiom); to give a partial account · half-truths藏头露尾cáng tóu lù wěito make insinuations · to take an indirect approach (in making inquiries) (idiom)旁敲侧击páng qiāo cè jī
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