英 [ˌvɒlt ˈfɑːs] 美 [ˌvɔːlt ˈfɑːs]
n. 完全改变；向后转
volte-face /ˈvɒltˈfɑːs/
可数名词 If you say that someone's behaviour is a volte-face, you mean that they have changed their opinion or decision completely, so that it is the opposite of what it was before. (观点或决定的)彻底转变
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
同义词： about-face / reversal / policy change
... second thoughts 再考虑, 重新考虑... volte-face 向后转 about-turn 向后转 ...
完全改变；向后转
This represents a volte-face in government thinking.
这代表着政府观点的彻底转变。
The reasons for the apparent volte-face remain mysterious.
这一明显的态度大转变的原因还是个迷。
Energy experts said that the regulator's proposals represented an "extraordinary volte-face".
能源专家认为，监管机构此次的建议代表了一种完全与之前不同的观点。
The signals coming from the preparatory talks, however, suggest it'll be a wiggle rather than a volte-face.
And it is almost certain that the government will do a volte-face on this.
To be sure, the Bush team will win plaudits domestically for its volte-face on dealing with Iran.