转念 meaning in English
reconsider and give up an idea; think better of; change mind 短语和例子
Examples
- Yet, he thought, he would hold his peace awhile .
然而，他转念又想，他还是暂且保持沉默。 - Mel was tempted to laugh, then supposed he had better not .
梅尔有点忍俊不禁，转念一想还是不要笑出声来为妙。 - He was not entirely wishful to emigrate, and yet when he thought of it he was wishful .
他原来不大情愿移居国外，但他一转念，也就愿意了。 - Heathcliff, on second thoughts, resolved to avoid a struggle against the three underlings .
希刺克厉夫一转念，决定避免和这三个下属争斗。 - He was just going to speak when he thought better of it and did n't mention it for the moment .
他刚想开口说话，但一转念，觉得还是暂时不提为好。