扭转局势 (niǔzhuǎn júshì)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
Formed by a verb-object (VO) compound where '扭转' (to reverse/turn around) acts on '局势' (situation/state of affairs). It is often modified by adverbs like '彻底' (completely) or '成功' (successfully), and can be used in goal-oriented structures such as '为了...' (in order to...).
Sample sentences
他在比赛最后一分钟攻入制胜一球，彻底扭转了局势。
He scored the winning goal in the final minute of the match, completely turning the tide.
新管理团队实施了多项改革，以扭转公司亏损的局势。
The new management team implemented several reforms to reverse the company's loss-making situation.
面对严重的市场危机，我们必须迅速采取有效行动来扭转局势。
Facing a severe market crisis, we must act quickly and effectively to turn the situation around.
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Example
他在比赛最后一分钟攻入制胜一球，彻底扭转了局势。
He scored the winning goal in the final minute of the match, completely turning the tide.
新管理团队实施了多项改革，以扭转公司亏损的局势。
The new management team implemented several reforms to reverse the company's loss-making situation.
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