翻转身子；辗转反侧to turn over; toss and turn restlessly

• 他翻身上马，坐在鞍上。

  He swung himself onto the horse and into the saddle.

解放to free oneself

• 翻身农奴

  emancipated serfs

• 翻身户

  emancipated family

• 彻底翻身

  be completely emancipated

改变落后面貌to improve

• 只有进行改革，我厂的生产才能翻身。

  Our factory needs an overhaul if it is to become more productive.

转身<方>to turn around