to turn on
[phrase form: turn]
01
打开, 启动
to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch
Transitive: to turn on a device or system
例子
Before using the printer, make sure to turn it on and check for paper.
使用打印机前，请确保打开它并检查是否有纸。
Can you help me turn on the TV? I ca n't find the remote.
你能帮我打开电视吗？我找不到遥控器。
02
转而反对, 变得敌对
to become unfriendly or hostile toward someone or something
Transitive: to turn on sb
例子
She turned on her longtime friend when she discovered the betrayal.
当她发现背叛时，她与她长期的朋友反目成仇。
He turned on his business partner when the deal fell through.
当交易失败时，他翻脸对他的商业伙伴。
03
取决于, 基于
to rely on external conditions or factors
Transitive: to turn on an external condition
例子
The decision to invest in the stock market turns entirely on market analysis.
投资股票市场的决定完全取决于市场分析。
The effectiveness of the strategy turns solely on timely execution.
策略的有效性取决于及时的执行。
04
使兴奋, 刺激
to make someone feel excited or stimulated
Transitive: to turn on sb
例子
The music turned the crowd on, and the dance floor came to life.
音乐激发了人群的热情，舞池变得活跃起来。
His passionate speech turned on the audience, inspiring a standing ovation.
他充满激情的演讲点燃了观众，激发了起立鼓掌。
05
激起性欲, 点燃
to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement
Culturally sensitive
Informal例子
Her confidence really turns him on.
她的自信真的让他兴奋。
I ca n't believe how quickly he got turned on by that compliment.
我不敢相信那个赞美让他这么快就兴奋起来了。
Turn on
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兴奋, 吸引力
a characteristic, behavior, or feature that increases sexual or romantic attraction toward someone
Slang例子
His sense of humor is a big turn on.
他的幽默感是一个很大的吸引力。
Confidence is such a turn on for many people.
自信对许多人来说是如此的兴奋剂。
