1. | （电路的）开关，闸，转换器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 |
a light switch 电灯开关 | |
an on-off switch 通断开关 | |
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch . 那是在过去，还没有到开关一响就有电的时代。 | |
Which switch do I press to turn it off? 我按哪个开关就能把它关了？ | |
to throw a switch(= to move a large switch) 扳动开关 |
2. | （尤指突然彻底的）改变，转变a change from one thing to another, especially when this is sudden and complete |
a switch of priorities 轻重缓急的改变 | |
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。 | |
a policy switch 政策的转变 |
3. | （铁路的）转辙器，道岔the points on a railway/railroad line |
4. | （细软）枝条；鞭子a thin stick that bends easily |
a riding switch 马鞭 |
1. | [i][t] （使）改变，转变，突变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. 我们正在转用新的发票制度。 | |
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。 | |
When did you switch jobs? 你什么时候调动工作的？ |
2. | [t] 交换；掉换；转换；对调to exchange one thing for another |
The dates of the last two exams have been switched. 最后两门考试的日期掉换了。 | |
I see you've switched the furniture around(= changed its position) . 我看出来你把家具重摆了。 | |
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？ |
3. | [i][t] 调班；临时掉换工作时间to do sb 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 |
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？ | |
Have you been able to switch your shift with anyone? 你找着能跟你调班的人了吗？ | |
Can we switch our shifts around? 我们可以换个班吗？ |
