turn a phrase

短语

发音

AU

词形变化

turned a phrase turning a phrase turns a phrase 三单 turns a phrase turning a phrase 现在分词 turned a phrase 过去式 turned a phrase 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To create a particular linguistic expression which is strikingly clear, appropriate, and memorable.

    习语

    Nobody, however, can take issue with Purdy's ability to turn a phrase. He has that rare Joycean knack for illuminating an entire universe with one simple detail.