| 单词 | switch |
| 释义 | switch switch // noun, verb
■ noun [C]
BAIT-AND-SWITCH
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: the on-off switch The vehicle changes from battery to gas at the flick of a switch.
2 a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete: I've decided to make the switch from full-time to part-time work. a switch in/of policy a policy switch
■ verb
1 [+ obj or no obj] switch (sth) (over) (from sth) (to sth) | switch (between A and B) to change or make sth change from one thing to another: We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing. Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. The meeting has been switched to next week.
2 [+ obj] switch sth (with sth) | switch sth (over/around/round) to exchange one thing for another: I'll switch desks with you if you want to be near the window. The first two sessions of the conference have been switched round. SYN SWAP
3 [+ obj or no obj] switch (sth) (with sb) | switch (sth) (over/around/round) to change jobs, work times, etc. with sb: I managed to switch my shift with someone. I did the accounts and she did sales, then after a few months we switched (= she did sales and I did accounts). SYN SWAP
PHRASAL VERBS
switch off/on; switch sth off/on to turn a light, machine, etc. off/on by pressing a button or switch: I forgot to switch off my computer. |
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