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Meaning of 摇身一变

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摇 yáo 身 shēn 一 yī 变 biàn (Trad.: 搖身一變)
to change shape in a single shake; fig. to take on a new lease of life
Related Words
Antonyms: 一成不变
Example Sentences
1
短短几年时间
,
罗安达摇身一变
,
成了全球物价最高的城市
。
For several years Luanda has been the most expensive city in the world.
2
在梦里
,
我摇身一变成了美国历史上最年轻的主席顾问
。
My most recent made me the youngest chief adviser to a US president in history.
3
如今
,
这家电器业销售巨头摇身一变
,
成为了工作场合变革的引领者
。
Today, the electronics retail giant is leading a workplace revolution.
4
在德国
,
常规的广告柱子摇身一变成为熄灭的巨型香烟
,
鼓励烟民戒烟
。
Regular advertising columns in Germany were turned into giant stubbed out cigarettes to encourage smokers to quit smoking.
5
短短一个世纪
,
中国从一文不名的穷小子摇身一变成了世界银行家
,
而欧洲正截然相反
。
In just one century, China has gone from financial basketcase to the world's banker, and Europe has made the same trip in the other direction.