switch
A switch is a small control device that you press or move to turn an electric light or machine on or off. In a home, these are usually found on walls or on the cords of lamps.
أمثلة
3 من 5I cannot find the light switch in this dark room.
I cannot find the light switch in this dark room.
The technician replaced the faulty power switch in the server room.
The technician replaced the faulty power switch in the server room.
Just hit the switch near the door to turn on the fan.
Just hit the switch near the door to turn on the fan.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the Nintendo Switch—it is a device that lets you 'switch' between playing on the TV and playing in your hands.
اختبار سريع
The room was dark, so I reached for the wall ____.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: switch
أمثلة
I cannot find the light switch in this dark room.
everydayI cannot find the light switch in this dark room.
The technician replaced the faulty power switch in the server room.
formalThe technician replaced the faulty power switch in the server room.
Just hit the switch near the door to turn on the fan.
informalJust hit the switch near the door to turn on the fan.
The experimental setup requires a mechanical switch to interrupt the current.
academicThe experimental setup requires a mechanical switch to interrupt the current.
The company decided to make the switch to a new supplier this quarter.
businessThe company decided to make the switch to a new supplier this quarter.
الأضداد
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
flip a switch
to change something instantly
make the switch
to change from one thing to another
asleep at the switch
not paying attention when one should be
يُخلط عادةً مع
A button is usually pushed inward, while a switch is often flipped up, down, or side to side.
A plug is the part at the end of a cord that goes into the wall; a switch stays on the wall to control the power.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
Use 'switch' for mechanical or electrical controls. It can also be used as a noun to describe a total change from one state or product to another.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners sometimes say 'open the light' instead of 'use the light switch' or 'turn on the light.'
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the Nintendo Switch—it is a device that lets you 'switch' between playing on the TV and playing in your hands.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Middle Dutch word 'swijch', which meant a flexible twig or branch, later used to describe a flexible rod used for switching (hitting).
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In the US, light switches are typically flipped up for 'on', whereas in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, they are usually flipped down for 'on'.
اختبار سريع
The room was dark, so I reached for the wall ____.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: switch
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مزيد من كلمات Home
dining room
A1A specific room in a house or building used primarily for eating meals. It usually contains a large table and several chairs for family members and guests.
garage
A1A garage is a building or a part of a house where you keep cars or other vehicles to protect them. It can also be a place where a mechanic repairs cars or where people sell fuel.
basement
A1A basement is the lowest floor of a building, usually located partly or completely underground. It is commonly used for storage, laundry, or as an extra living space in a home.
balcony
A1A balcony is an outdoor platform that is attached to the upper floor of a building. It is usually surrounded by a low wall or railing for safety and is used for sitting or looking at the view.
porch
A1A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building. It typically has a roof and serves as a space to sit outside while being protected from rain or direct sun.
drawer
A1A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.
fridge
A1A fridge is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for longer. It is the shortened, most common name for a refrigerator used in daily life.
stove
A1A stove is a large piece of kitchen equipment used for cooking food. It provides heat through burners on the top or an enclosed space called an oven.
microwave
A1A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.
washing machine
A1A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.
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