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wind; return; reply; time; Hui ethnic group
Meanings
9 senses · 38 examplesadjective/verb
wind around; curve; twist
Describes roads, paths, or movements that have many bends.
This mountain road has many twists and turns, easy to get lost.
The designer made a brooch shaped like a paper clip.
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The river winds and flows through the valley.
The patrolling police car caught the attention of passersby.
The retro winding decoration style is very popular.
verb
return to a place; go back
Used for returning to a location, or bringing something back to its original place.
I will go home right after work.
He returned to his hometown to visit his elderly parents.
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Please return the wrong delivery to its original address.
We plan to go back to school to get our forgotten textbooks this weekend.
The stray cat finally found its way back home.
verb
turn around; turn one's head
Describes changing the direction of one's body or vehicle.
He turned around and saw his old classmate he hadn't seen in years.
The driver turned around to talk to the passengers in the back seat.
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The dog heard its owner's call and turned around to run over.
She turned back to make sure the door was locked.
The pilot turned around to check the plane's instrument panel.
verb
reply; respond; give back
Used for responding to messages, gifts, or kind actions.
I have already replied to the client's email.
My friend gave me flowers, so I gave back a box of chocolate as a return gift.
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Remember to reply to the message after receiving the blessing.
He gave the other party a friendly smile in return.
I will call you back, don't worry.
verb
report to a superior
formalFormal, used in official or hierarchical contexts to report information to a senior person.
The subordinate reported the latest progress of the project to the superior.
The butler reported to the master that the guests had arrived.
verb
decline; reject; return
informalUsed for refusing invitations, canceling orders, or dismissing staff.
I declined all the party invitations this time, I really don't have time.
The boss decided to dismiss the underperforming shop assistants.
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He returned the gift his friend gave him, saying it was too expensive to accept.
The restaurant rejected our request to cancel the reserved banquet.
measure word
time; occasion; instance
Used to count repeated actions or events.
I have been to Beijing once.
I have listened to this song twice.
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That's another matter, don't confuse them.
He has failed three times, but still hasn't given up.
I will definitely succeed this time.
measure word
chapter (of a novel); section (of storytelling)
literarySpecifically used for traditional Chinese chaptered novels and storytelling performances.
The 120-chapter hand-copied version of *Dream of the Red Chamber* is a classic ancient book edition.
When the storyteller reached the fifth section, the audience burst into warm applause.
verb
directional complement: return to original place
Attached after another verb to indicate that the object returns to its starting location.
I picked up a package from the post office.
After reading the newspapers and books, please put them back in their original places.
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He took back the toy he lent out.
Please pass the cup on the table back to me.
After the tourists took away their trash, they put it back in the trash can.