turn to something

Related to word: turn

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to begin engaging in or utilizing something negative, particularly due to unhappiness

    (特別是因為不快樂)開始依靠不當的事物或行為

    • Under pressure, she began to turn to cigarettes in hopes of easing her anxiety.

      在壓力下,她開始轉向香菸,希望能緩解她的焦慮。

    • As his financial problems intensified, he started to turn to gambling for a thrill.

      隨著他的財務問題加劇,他開始轉向賭博來尋求刺激。

    • After losing his job, he felt depressed and began to turn to alcohol to escape reality.

      失業後,他感到沮喪,開始轉向酒精來逃避現實。