"turn a phrase" in Chinese (Simplified)
善于措辞词语表达得巧妙
Definition
以巧妙或特别有效的方式表达某事;用词新颖、引人注意。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于赞扬某人在表达上有才华,包括口头和书面。语气偏正式或赞许。否定形式(如 'can't turn a phrase')表示不善表达。重点在于巧妙用词,不是发明新词组。
Examples
He really knows how to turn a phrase.
他真的很会**措辞**。
The poet can turn a phrase beautifully.
诗人能很美地**措辞**。
Not everyone can turn a phrase so well.
不是每个人都能这么好地**措辞**。
She always manages to turn a phrase that sticks in your mind.
她总能**巧妙措辞**让人印象深刻。
If you want your writing to shine, learn how to turn a phrase.
如果你想让你的写作出彩,就要学会**巧妙措辞**。
Even in everyday conversation, he can turn a phrase that makes you smile.
即使在日常对话中,他也能**巧妙措辞**让你微笑。