词组 | switch off |
释义 | switch off 1. switch off sth • switch sth off • switch off to make something stop working by using a switch - use this about things that use electricity, for example lights, televisions, or computers: ▪ Sylvie switched the lights off and went to bed. ▪ "What are you watching that rubbish for?" he said, and switched off the television. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑turn off ■ OPPOSITE: switch on 2. switch off especially BrE to stop listening or paying attention to what someone is saying, because it is not interesting: ▪ When my wife's colleagues all start talking about their work, I just switch off. ▪ You shouldn't make your speech too long, or people will switch off. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑tune out AmE informal 3. switch off to stop thinking about your work or problems, and relax: ▪ I play squash after work to help me switch off. ▪ Sometimes she can't get to sleep, because she just can't switch off. |
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