turn of phrase
noun countable usually singular
■a way of saying something 措词，说法，表达方式•'Significant other' meaning 'partner' - now that's an interesting turn of phrase.（重要的另一半）的意思是“伴侣”，现在成了一个很有意思的说法。 ■the ability to express yourself well 口才•She has a nice turn of phrase which should serve her well in journalism.她的口才很好，对她从事新闻业大有裨益。 |