| 词汇 | switch |
| 释义 | switch (verb) switch 8 ENTRIES FOUND: switch (noun) switch (verb) switch-hitter (noun) bait and switch (noun) dip switch (noun) time switch (noun) toggle switch (noun) gear (noun) 1 switch /ˈswɪtʃ/ noun plural switches 1 switch /ˈswɪtʃ/ noun plural switches Learner's definition of SWITCH [count] 1 : a small device that starts or stops the flow of electricity to something (such as a lamp or a machine) when it is pressed or moved up and down（电路的）开关，闸 She flicked a switch and turned the lamp/lights on.她轻按了一下开关，打开了电灯。 a light/dimmer switch电灯/调光器开关 He threw the switch to stop the machine.他扳动开关让机器停了下来。 — see also dip switch, toggle switch 2 : a sudden change from one thing to another（突然的）改变 — usually singular通常用单数 a switch from the old way of doing things对旧的做事方式的改变 There has been a switch in plans. [=the plans have changed]计划已经改变。 If you're not happy in your current job, maybe it's time to make a switch (to another job).如果你不喜欢现在这份工作，也许是时候换一个（工作）了。 “He says he'll do it himself.” “Well, that's a switch.” [=that's something unusual]“他说他自己做。”“哦，那可是稀奇事儿。” — see also bait and switch 3 US : a device for moving the rails of a track so that a train may be turned from one track to another（铁路的）转辙器，道岔 4 : a thin stick that can be easily bent（细软的）枝条，鞭子 2 switch /ˈswɪtʃ/ verb switches; switched; switching 2 switch /ˈswɪtʃ/ verb switches; switched; switching Learner's definition of SWITCH 1 : to make a change from one thing to another : to start doing or using something that is different（使）改变，转变 [no object] I switched to a new doctor.我换了一个新医生。 He kept switching back and forth between topics.他在不同话题之间来回切换。 She switched back to/from her original insurance company.她重新选择了以前那家保险公司/从以前那家保险公司转了过来。 We switched over to a different telephone service.我们换了一家电话服务公司。 [+ object] Why did you switch jobs?你为什么换工作？ 2 : to make a change from one thing to another by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.按键转换；拉闸转换 [no object] He switched (over) to a different channel.他切换到了另一个频道。 [+ object] Stop switching channels.停止换台。 3 [+ object] : to change or replace (something) with another thing交换；对调 They switched places/positions/roles/sides.他们互换了位置/职位/角色/场地。 He switched (around) his last two appointments.他调换了他的最后两个预约。 (US) He is going to switch (shifts) with me Monday. [=he will work my shift and I will work his shift on Monday]他周一要和我调班。 switch gears — see 1gear switch off [phrasal verb] 1 switch (something) off or switch off (something) : to turn off (something) by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.关掉（灯、机器等） He switched off the light/lamp.他关了灯。 2 informal : to stop paying attention不再注意；失去兴趣 When the topic turned to the stock market, he switched off. [=tuned out]当话题转到股市时，他便失去了兴趣。 switch on [phrasal verb] switch (something) on or switch on (something) : to turn on (something) by turning or pushing a button or moving a switch, lever, etc.打开（灯、机器等） I switched on the TV and watched the news.我打开了电视看新闻。 |
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