对话:
A: How old is Keith?
B: He's 21. how old is James?
A: He's a year older than Keith, but he looks younger.
B: How's your father?
A: He's fine. He retired last week. It's a turning point in his life. Now he can relax and enjoy his retirement.
B: He can spend more time with his grandchildren.
A: Oh, I don't think he wants to. He wants to travel to several different countries around the world.
B: So, he wants to have a more active retirement. Good idea!
A: How do you want to spend your old age?
B: In the same way, probably.
口语点拨:
'turning point'就是'转折点,转机'的意思.通常是指在经历了一段时间的平庸或不顺之后有了突破性的进展.
The promotion marked a turning point in her career. 这次提升标志着她事业上的转折点.
That game was a turning point for the team. 那场比赛是这个队的转折点.