意思
To activate an electric light.
文化背景
In the US, 'turn on the light' is universal. In some regions, people might say 'flip the lights'. In the UK, 'switch on the light' is slightly more common than 'turn on', though both are understood. In Japan, light switches are often labeled with 'on' and 'off' in English, making the phrase very familiar to learners.
Separable Verb
Remember that 'turn on' is separable. You can put the object in the middle.
Don't say 'Turn on it'
Always use 'Turn it on' when using a pronoun.
意思
To activate an electric light.
Separable Verb
Remember that 'turn on' is separable. You can put the object in the middle.
Don't say 'Turn on it'
Always use 'Turn it on' when using a pronoun.
Context Matters
Use 'turn on' for electric lights, but 'light' for candles.
自我测试
Complete the sentence.
It is dark. Please ____ on the light.
The phrasal verb is 'turn on'.
Choose the correct pronoun placement.
I have the switch. I will ____.
Pronouns must be placed between the verb and the particle.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Turn on the light
It means to provide illumination.
Complete the dialogue.
A: I can't see. B: Don't worry, I'll ____.
This is the standard word order.
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练习题库
4 练习It is dark. Please ____ on the light.
The phrasal verb is 'turn on'.
I have the switch. I will ____.
Pronouns must be placed between the verb and the particle.
将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:
It means to provide illumination.
A: I can't see. B: Don't worry, I'll ____.
This is the standard word order.
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常见问题
6 个问题Yes, it is very common, especially in the UK.
No, it is a standard, neutral request.
Use 'turn up the light' or 'increase the brightness'.
Phrasal verbs use specific particles; 'on' indicates activation.
Yes, you can 'turn on' a computer, but we usually say 'turn on the computer'.
The opposite is 'turn off the light'.
相关表达
Turn off the light
contrastDeactivate light
Switch on
synonymActivate
Dim the lights
similarReduce brightness
Light up
similarIlluminate
