turnstile 的定义
- a structure of four horizontally revolving arms pivoted atop a post and set in a gateway or opening in a fence to allow the controlled passage of people.
- a similar device set up in an entrance to bar passage until a charge is paid, to record the number of persons passing through, etc.
turnstile 近义词
等同于 gate
更多turnstile例句
- The idea was that aggressively enforcing even minor crimes — like breaking a window or jumping a subway turnstile — was an effective way to prevent bigger crimes.
- The crush of tourists had turned the UNESCO World Heritage site into something of a Disneyland with plans then in place to install turnstiles to control the flow in and out of the historical center.
- Science does not look for evidence to confirm a preference, such as the sweet sound of loud cheering and turnstiles spinning.
- Identity data is captured by cameras concealed as appears to be a normal turnstile.
- Unfortunately Lauren is watching this entire scene wedged in the turnstile by the Maclaren.
- He jumps out, goes through the turnstile, and enters the next train as it pulls into the station.
- We were approaching the corner of Great Turnstile again, but I don't think she noticed it.
- The old gentleman now took him by the arm, and led him more into the shade of the bridge—a few paces back from the turnstile.
- For large entrances, notably for hotels and banks, a form of door working on the turnstile principle is frequently adopted.
- Kim clicked round the self-registering turnstile; the old man followed and halted amazed.
- The rest was lost in the clicking of the turnstile that let him through.