turn away
US /tɜrn əˈweɪ/
UK /tɜːn əˈweɪ/
片語動詞
1.
拒之門外, 拒收
to refuse to allow someone to enter a place
範例:
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They were turned away from the club because they weren't wearing the right shoes.
他們因為沒穿合適的鞋子而被俱樂部拒之門外。
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The shelter had to turn away dozens of people because it was full.
收容所因為客滿不得不拒收數十人。
2.
轉過臉去, 轉過身去
to move your face so that you are not looking at something
範例:
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She turned away in horror when she saw the accident.
看到事故時，她驚恐地轉過臉去。
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He turned away so I wouldn't see him crying.
他轉過臉去，不想讓我看到他在哭。