on a dime

基本解釋

His ability to notice the need, pause, and spin on a dime was remarkable.
他在黑暗中觀察，發(fā)現(xiàn)觀眾的需求，停下來并轉(zhuǎn)換話題的能力真是無與倫比。
His detractors claim that only a lack of firm convictions made it possible for him to turn on a dime.
而克林頓先生的貶低者則認(rèn)為他之所以能峰回路轉(zhuǎn)，僅僅是因?yàn)槿狈?jiān)定的信念。
For example, smaller, entrepreneurial firms call for flexible individuals who can change their priorities on a dime and who operate effectively in environments without a lot of process.
例如，較小的、剛剛成立的公司需要靈活的人，他能夠立即改變事情的重點(diǎn)，還可以在環(huán)境中不通過很多流程而進(jìn)行有效地管理。

These monster production machines can turn on a dime, putting out high-quality, short-run, customized print runs.
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But then look for a repeat of when stocks turned on a dime on April 26th.
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It's easy to maneuver and easy to dock, and it turns on a dime.
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If a vehicle, etc. can turn, stop, etc. on a dime, it can turn, etc. in a very small space.