turn off

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral
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Significado: To stop a device or appliance

关闭设备或电器
Apagar un dispositivo o aparato
機器や電化製品を消す
기기나 전자제품을 끄다

To deactivate something. Also means to repel or disgust someone.

停止某物的运行。也可以表示令人反感或厌恶。
Desactivar algo. También significa repeler o disgustar a alguien.
何かを止めることを意味します。また、誰かを不快にさせる、嫌悪感を抱かせるという意味もあります。
무언가의 작동을 멈추다. 또한 누군가에게 거부감을 주다, 흥미를 잃게 하다라는 뜻도 있다.
Base verb: turn
Particle: off
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Ejemplos

  1. Turn off the TV.
    把电视关掉
    Apaga la tele
    テレビを消して
    텔레비전 꺼.
  2. Don't forget to turn off the lights.
    别忘了关灯
    No te olvides de apagar las luces
    電気を消すのを忘れないで
    불 끄는 거 잊지 마.
  3. His attitude really turns me off.
    他的态度真的让我很反感
    Su actitud me resulta muy desagradable
    彼の態度には本当にうんざりする
    그의 태도에는 정말 질린다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: technology, repulsion

Tono: practical or negative

✓ Correcto

  • Turn it off
    关掉它
    Apágalo
    消して

Origen e historia

From turning a switch to the off position.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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wake up ★★★★★ To stop sleeping get up ★★★★★ To rise from bed or a seated position turn on ★★★★★ To start a device or appliance throw away ★★★★★ To dispose of something in the rubbish tidy up ★★★★★ To make a place neat and organized put on ★★★★★ To dress in clothing or start playing media
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