about-face

US /əˈbaʊt.feɪs/
UK /əˈbaʊt.feɪs/
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彻底转变, 一百八十度大转弯

a complete change of opinion or policy

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The government did an about-face on its economic policy.
政府在经济政策上来了个彻底转变
Her sudden about-face on the issue surprised everyone.
她在这个问题上的突然转变让所有人感到惊讶。
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彻底转变, 改变主意

to make a complete change of opinion or policy

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After public outcry, the company decided to about-face on its controversial decision.
在公众强烈抗议后,该公司决定对其有争议的决定彻底转变
He had to about-face on his promise due to unforeseen circumstances.
由于不可预见的情况,他不得不改变自己的承诺。