phrase(alsoby turns) C1 one after the other in an agreed order: 依次，轮流 Each of us takes a break in turn.我们轮流休息。 We will consider each of these points in turn. With his head solemnly bowed, he lit each candle in turn. The king made his way along the line of soldiers, speaking to each by turns. These five criteria are discussed in turn in the following article. See also
turnnoun(TIME TO DO STH)
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in turn
idiom because of that: Stress causes your body to release chemicals, which in turn boost blood pressure. one after the other, in order: She spoke to each of the guests in turn.