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turn-off
ˈturn-off

noun
1. [countable] a smaller road that leads off a main road:

I missed the turn-off to the farm.
2. [singular] informal something that makes you lose interest in something, especially sex:

Pornographic pictures are a real turn-off to most women.
⇨ turn off at turn¹

turn-off

BrE

/ˈtɜːn ɒf/

NAmE

/ˈtɜːrn ɔːf/

/ˈtɜːrn ɑːf/

noun

a place where a road leads away from another larger or more important road 岔道；支路

◆We missed the turn-off for the airport. 我们错过了通往机场的岔道。

[usually singular]

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informal

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a person or thing that people do not find interesting, attractive or sexually exciting 扫兴的人（或事）；厌烦的人（或事）；引不起性欲的人（或物）

◆The city's crime rate is a serious turn-off to potential investors. 这个城市的犯罪率使得潜在的投资者望而却步。

◆I find beards a real turn-off. 我觉得胡子确实令人厌恶。