扭转 niǔzhuǎn to reverse
to reverse; to turn around (an undesirable situation); (mechanics) torsion
How to remember 扭转: 扭 to turn + 转 to turn = to reverse.
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How it is used
- To turn around/reverse an unfavorable situation - 扭转局面 (niǔzhuǎn júmiàn) turn the tide, 扭转败局 reverse a losing position.
- Positive: putting a bad trend right. Don't confuse with 扭曲 (distort).