to switch
01
切换, 改变
to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one
Transitive: to switch an activity or topic | to switch to an activity or topic
例子
After completing the morning meeting, she decided to switch tasks and focus on a different project.
在完成早上的会议后，她决定切换任务并专注于一个不同的项目。
Students often switch majors during their college years to explore different fields of study.
学生在大学期间经常转换专业以探索不同的研究领域。
02
交换, 替换
to swap one thing with another
Ditransitive: to switch sth for sth
例子
In the recipe, you can switch butter for margarine if needed.
在食谱中，如果需要，你可以用玛琪琳替换黄油。
She switched her regular coffee for a green tea to reduce caffeine intake.
为了减少咖啡因的摄入，她把平时的咖啡换成了绿茶。
03
交换, 切换
to exchange or shift one item with another
Transitive: to switch sth
例子
The siblings decided to switch their bedrooms, exchanging furniture and decor to create a fresh look.
兄弟姐妹们决定交换他们的卧室，交换家具和装饰以创造一个新的外观。
The teacher asked the students to switch their textbooks with a partner, allowing them to review each other's notes.
老师让学生们与伙伴交换教科书，以便他们可以互相复习笔记。
04
鞭打, 抽打
to use a flexible rod or twig to deliver a light strike
Transitive: to switch sb/sth
例子
As a disciplinary measure, the teacher threatened to switch the students if they continued misbehaving.
作为纪律措施，老师威胁说如果学生继续行为不端，就要用鞭子抽他们。
In the old days, parents would switch their children lightly on the hand as a form of discipline.
在过去，父母会轻轻抽打孩子的手作为一种纪律形式。
Switch
01
开关, 按钮
something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off
例子
She pressed the switch to turn on the light in the room.
她按下开关打开房间里的灯。
He flipped the switch to activate the power to the machinery.
他拨动了开关以激活机器的电源。
02
变化, 切换
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
03
改变, 切换
the act of changing one thing or position for another
04
防守交换, 盯人交换
a defensive move where two players exchange their assignments to better guard their opponents
05
鞭子, 棍子
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
06
道岔, 转辙器
a mechanical installation enabling trains to be guided from one track to another
例子
The train approached the switch to change tracks.
火车接近道岔以改变轨道。
She observed the conductor operating the switch.
她观察到司机操作道岔。
07
假发, 假发片
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
08
转换, 逆转
a technique used by a wrestler to reverse their opponent's position from the bottom to the top
例子
Her coach taught her various ways to set up a switch from the bottom position.
她的教练教了她多种从下位设置转换的方法。
He baited his opponent into a false sense of security before executing the switch.
他在执行转换之前诱使对手产生一种虚假的安全感。
09
倒滑, 反向站姿
a skateboarding maneuver that involves riding or performing tricks with the opposite stance from a skater's natural or usual stance
例子
Jake practiced riding switch to improve his overall skateboarding skills.
杰克练习了switch以提高他的整体滑板技能。
Mastering switch in skateboarding takes time and patience.
掌握滑板中的switch需要时间和耐心。
10
多面手, 转换者
a person who enjoys both topping and bottoming, or alternating between dominant and submissive roles
Slang例子
He 's a switch, so he does n't mind either role.
他是个switch，所以他不介意扮演任何一种角色。
They clicked instantly since both were switches.
他们立刻一拍即合，因为两人都是开关。
