by turns

In an alternating cycle; in successive or rotating turns. I think something was wrong, for her manner was by turns welcoming and cold, which made for a disconcerting evening. My wife and I divide household tasks by turns.

by turns

Alternately, one after another, as in She is by turns cheerful, serious, and sad. [First half of 1500s]

by ˈturn(s)

used when talking of contrasting feelings or actions which follow each other: He looked surprised, worried and angry by turn. When they told me I had got the job in New York, I felt by turns excited and anxious.

词组	by turns
释义	by turns by turns In an alternating cycle; in successive or rotating turns. I think something was wrong, for her manner was by turns welcoming and cold, which made for a disconcerting evening. My wife and I divide household tasks by turns. See also: by, turn Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. by turns Alternately, one after another, as in She is by turns cheerful, serious, and sad. [First half of 1500s] See also: by, turn The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. by ˈturn(s) used when talking of contrasting feelings or actions which follow each other: He looked surprised, worried and angry by turn. When they told me I had got the job in New York, I felt by turns excited and anxious. See also: by, turn Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: by turn turn around turn around (something) turn round take turns take turns doing something/to do something take turns with hooter hooters round robin
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