switched on

switched on
switched on ˌswitched ˈon adj. 1. switched on (to sth) aware of new things that are happening • 对新事物有认识的;懂时髦的:
»Weˈre trying to get people switched on to the benefits of healthy eating.
我们正努力让大家意识到健康饮食的好处。
»an organization for switched-on young people
一个新潮年轻人组织
2. made to feel interested and excited • 激起兴趣的;兴致勃发的;为之振奋的:
»People get really switched on by this music.
这首乐曲确实令人激情勃发。

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  • switched on — {adj.}, {slang} 1. In tune with the latest fads, ideas, and fashions. * /I dig Sarah, she is really switched on./ 2. Stimulated; as if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. * /How come you re talking so fast? Are you switched on or something?/ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • switched on — {adj.}, {slang} 1. In tune with the latest fads, ideas, and fashions. * /I dig Sarah, she is really switched on./ 2. Stimulated; as if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. * /How come you re talking so fast? Are you switched on or something?/ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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  • Switched On — Recopilatorio de Stereolab Publicación Abril de 1992 Género(s) Post rock Duración 43:55 Discográfica Too Pure …   Wikipedia Español

  • switched-on — [ ,swıtʃt an ] adjective INFORMAL OLD FASHIONED someone who is switched on knows about fashionable new ideas, methods, etc …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Switched — Allgemeine Informationen Genre(s) Nu Metal, Hard Rock Gründung 1999 Aktuelle Besetzung …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • switched-on — adj informal quick to notice new ideas and fashions …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • switched-on — ► ADJECTIVE Brit. informal ▪ aware of what is going on or what is up to date …   English terms dictionary

  • switched on — 1. Aware of and responsive to all that is most up to date (informal) 2. Under the influence of drugs (old inf) • • • Main Entry: ↑switch …   Useful english dictionary

  • Switched! — Infobox Television show name = Switched! caption = genre = Reality TV creator = developer = presenter = starring = voices = narrated = theme music composer = opentheme = endtheme = country = USA language = num seasons = 2 num episodes = list… …   Wikipedia

  • Switched On — Infobox Album Name = Switched On Type = compilation Artist = Stereolab Released = 1992 Recorded = Genre = Post rock Length = 43:55 Label = Slumberland (US) Too Pure (UK) Producer = Reviews = * Allmusic Rating|3.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg …   Wikipedia

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