turn to something

Related to word: turn

片语动词

Definition

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

    (特别是因为不快乐)开始依靠不当的事物或行为

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

      在压力下,她开始转向香烟,希望能缓解她的焦虑。

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

      随着他的财务问题加剧,他开始转向赌博来寻求刺激。

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

      失业后,他感到沮丧,开始转向酒精来逃避现实。