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    Expressing 'to reverse' with 扭转 (niǔzhuǎn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 扭转 + Object (situation)

    Explanation

    The verb 扭转 (niǔzhuǎn) means "to reverse," "to turn around," or "to rectify" in Chinese. It is used when changing an unfavorable situation or trend back to a positive direction. It often collocates with words like 局面 (situation) or 现状 (current state).

    Examples

    • 新教练的到来扭转了球队连输的局面。

      xīn jiàoliàn de dàolái niǔzhuǎn le qiúduì lián shū de júmiàn.

      The arrival of the new coach turned around the team's losing streak.

    • 公司采取了新策略，成功扭转了亏损的现状。

      gōngsī cǎiqǔ le xīn cèlüè, chénggōng niǔzhuǎn le kuīsǔn de xiànzhuàng.

      The company adopted a new strategy and successfully reversed its losses.

    • 只有大家一起努力，才能扭转目前的困境。

      zhǐyǒu dàjiā yìqǐ nǔlì, cáinéng niǔzhuǎn mùqián de kùnjìng.

      Only if everyone works hard together can we turn around the current difficulties.

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