词组 | in turn |
释义 | Idiom in turn Theme: ARRANGEMENT one at a time in sequence.Each of us can read the book in turn.We cut the hair of every child in turn. Idiom in turn 1. one after the other. She spoke to each of the guests in turn. 2. as an equal or related effect. Yiddish has borrowed words from German, and German has in turn borrowed from Russian.The agency wants to put pressure on local business people, so they, in turn, will put pressure on state officials. in turnIn the appropriate place in an order or sequence of things or actions. You will get your opportunity in turn, but right now it's Rita's time. in turnin the appropriate point in the series or order; when one's turn comes. Someone has to wash the dishes after every meal. All of us will have to do it in turn. All three of them shared the task of carrying water in turn. in turnAlso, in turns. In the proper order or in sequence; also, one at a time. For example, Each generation in turn must deal with the same budget problems, or Someone must be awake at all times, so let's sleep in turns. [Late 1500s] Also see out of turn; take turns. in ˈturn1 one after another: The teacher spoke to all of us in turn. 2 as a result of something in a series of events: Increased production will, in turn, lead to higher profits.She was very angry with me and I in turn was very upset. |
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