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switch

verb
 
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Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they switch
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he / she / it switches
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past simple switched
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past participle switched
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-ing form switching
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Phrasal Verbs
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  1.  
     [intransitive, transitive] to change or make something change from one thing to another（使）改变，转变，突变
    • switch (over) to something We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing.我们正在转用新的发票制度。🔊🔊
    • switch (over) from something The company is offering good deals to customers who switch over from a competitor.该公司为从竞争对手那里转换过来的客户提供良好的交易。
    • switch (over) from something to something He switched over from acting to journalism.他从表演转向新闻。
    • switch (over) If you'd like to pay monthly rather than annually, it's easy to switch over.如果您想按月而不是按年付款，则可以轻松切换。
    • I found a better phone plan so I asked if I could switch.我找到了更好的电话计划，所以我问是否可以切换。
    • switch between A and B Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen.按这两个键就可以在屏幕上的文件之间切换。🔊🔊
    • switch something (over) to something The meeting has been switched to next week.会议已改在下周举行。
    • switch something (over) from something It takes a few days to switch your account over from another bank.您需要几天的时间才能从另一家银行切换帐户。
    • switch something (over) from something to something He switched his allegiance from the British to the French.他不再效忠英国，转而效忠法国。
    • I decided to switch my focus from swimming to cycling.我决定将重点从游泳转向骑自行车。
    • switch something over Your broadband will be switched over in less than a week.您的宽带将在不到一周的时间内切换。
    • switch something He switched sides halfway through the debate.在辩论进行到一半时，他改变了立场。
    Extra Examples
    • When did you switch jobs?你什么时候调动工作的？🔊🔊
    • I recently switched my energy provider.我最近更换了能源供应商。
    • My mind suddenly switched back to my conversation with Jeremy.我的思绪突然回到了与杰里米的谈话上。
    • The remote control allows you to switch easily between TV channels.遥控器可以使你在不同电视频道之间轻松转换。
    • He decided to switch tactics.他决定改变策略。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • easily
    • readily
    • simply
    • …
    verb + switch
    • decide to
    preposition
    • between
    • away from
    • from
    • …
    See full entry
  2. [transitive] to exchange one thing for another交换；掉换；转换；对调 synonym swap
    • switch something The dates of the last two exams have been switched.最后两门考试的日期掉换了。🔊🔊
    • switch something over/around/round I see you've switched the furniture around (= changed its position).我看出来你把家具重摆了。🔊🔊
    • switch something with something Do you think she'll notice if I switch my glass with hers?要是把我的杯子跟她的换了，你认为她看得出来吗？🔊🔊
    • We asked them if they would switch places with us.我们问她们是否愿意和我们对换座位。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • easily
    • readily
    • simply
    • …
    verb + switch
    • decide to
    preposition
    • between
    • away from
    • from
    • …
    See full entry
  3. [intransitive, transitive] to do somebody else’s job for a short time or work during different hours so that they can do your job or work during your usual hours调班；临时掉换工作时间 synonym swap
    • switch (with somebody) I can't work next weekend—will you switch with me?下个周末我不能上班，咱俩调个班好不好？🔊🔊
    • switch something (with somebody) Have you been able to switch your shift with anyone?你找着能跟你调班的人了吗？🔊🔊
    • switch (something) (over/around/round) Can we switch our shifts around?我们可以换个班吗？🔊🔊

switch

noun
 
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Idioms
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  1.  
     a small device that you press or move up and down in order to turn a light or piece of electrical equipment on and off（电路的）开关，闸，转换器
    • a light switch电灯开关
    • an on–off switch通断开关
    • He flipped a switch and the lights came on.他拨动开关，灯亮了。
    • to flick/press a switch轻按/按下开关
    • to throw a switch (= to move a large switch)扳动开关
    • (figurative) A young team can't just flip a switch and have the experience needed to win.一支年轻的球队不能仅仅依靠扳动开关，而是拥有获胜所需的经验。
    • That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch (= by simply pressing a switch).那是在过去，还没有到开关一响就有电的时代。🔊🔊
    Wordfinder
    see also dimmer switch, dip switch, kill switch, rocker switch, time switch, toggle switch
    Extra Examples
    • Which switch do I press to turn it off?我按哪个开关就能把它关了？🔊🔊
    • This switch controls the heating system.这个开关控制供热系统。
    • I couldn't find the off switch on the remote control.我找不到遥控器上的关机按钮。
    • Someone threw a switch and the electricity went off.有人扳了电闸，电就断了。
    • The heater is on a timer switch.加热器连在一个定时开关上。
    • The mains switch is in the cupboard under the stairs.电源开关在楼梯下面龛盒里 。
    • The pilot reached across to the huge bank of switches on his right and flicked a couple.飞行员把手伸向右侧的一大排开关，轻轻按了几个。
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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • master
    • power
    • electric
    • …
    verb + switch
    • flick
    • flip
    • hit
    • …
    switch + verb
    • activate something
    • control something
    • operate something
    • …
    preposition
    • by a switch
    • on a switch
    • switch for
    • …
    phrases
    • at the flick of a switch
    See full entry
  2. a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete（尤指突然彻底的）改变，转变
    • a policy switch政策的转变
    • switch in/of something a switch of priorities轻重缓急的改变
    • switch from A to B She made the switch from full-time to part-time work when her first child was born.第一个孩子出生后她就从全职工作改为兼职工作。🔊🔊
    Extra Examples
    • The team's manager made a shrewd tactical switch in defence.该队主教练对防守战术作出了高明的调整。
    • There will be no overnight switch away from old voting habits.不会一夜之间就改变旧的选举习惯。
    • the recent switches between direct and indirect taxation近期在直接税和间接税之间的反复
    • theatre directors who make the switch over to films转行拍电影的戏剧导演们
    • their abrupt switch in allegiance他们在拥戴对象方面的突然转变
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • abrupt
    • sudden
    • big
    • …
    verb + switch
    • make
    preposition
    • switch away from
    • switch from
    • switch back to
    • …
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  3. (North American English) the points on a railway line（铁路的）转辙器，道岔Topics Transport by bus and trainc2
  4. a thin stick that bends easily（细软）枝条；鞭子
    5. Word Originlate 16th cent. (denoting a thin tapering riding whip): probably from Low German.
Idioms
asleep at the switch (North American English)
(also asleep on the job, asleep at the wheel ())
  1. not paying enough attention to what you need to do
    • Someone must have been asleep at the switch to alow this to happen.一定有人在转机时就睡着了，以免发生这种情况。
    • They were asleep on the job as the financial crisis deepened.随着金融危机的加剧，他们睡着了。
    • Let's hope the regulators are not asleep at the wheel.让我们希望监管机构不会睡着。