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No. 4,943 in Chinese

转而

"转而" means "to turn to" or "to shift to."

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  • 她决定放弃原来的计划,转而去探索新的方向。

    She decided to abandon her original plan and instead explore a new direction.

    In this sentence, "转而" is used to indicate a change in action or decision, marking a transition from the previous approach to a new course.

  • 公司无法负担如此高昂的成本,转而采用更经济的方案。

    The company couldn't afford such high costs and instead adopted a more economical solution.

    Here, "转而" exemplifies a shift in strategy or approach due to constraints or considerations, showing a thoughtful adjustment.

  • 当面对挑战时,他总是能从失败中吸取教训,转而更努力地工作。

    When facing challenges, he always learns from failures and instead works harder.

    " 转而" in this use depicts a transformative response to situations, indicating proactive behavior in overcoming difficulties.

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