turn away
US /tɜrn əˈweɪ/
UK /tɜːn əˈweɪ/
短语动词
1.
拒之门外, 拒收
to refuse to allow someone to enter a place
示例:
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They were turned away from the club because they weren't wearing the right shoes.
他们因为没穿合适的鞋子而被俱乐部拒之门外。
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The shelter had to turn away dozens of people because it was full.
收容所因为客满不得不拒收数十人。
2.
转过脸去, 转过身去
to move your face so that you are not looking at something
示例:
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She turned away in horror when she saw the accident.
看到事故时，她惊恐地转过脸去。
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He turned away so I wouldn't see him crying.
他转过脸去，不想让我看到他在哭。