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time switch

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Electrical
ˈtime switch noun [countable]  TEESTART something/MAKE something STARTan electronic control that can be set to start or stop a machine at a particular time 计时开关,定时开关
Examples from the Corpus
time switchA time switch can accurately control the photoperiod.A time switch disconnects the heating coil after it has had time to warm the lock.A time switch is useful, but not essential.If an automatic time switch is available, this greatly simplifies the keeping of a regular lighting schedule.Use an automatic time switch on your lighting.
ˈtime switch nounChineseSyllable
start electronic or that be set Corpus to an can control stop


time switch
ˈtime switch noun [countable]
an electronic control that can be set to start or stop a machine at a particular time


time switchBrE /ˈtaɪm swɪtʃ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈtaɪm swɪtʃ/ 🔊 nouna switch that can be set to start and stop a machine working automatically at a particular time (自动)计时开关,定时开关The heating is on a time switch. 暖气靠定时开关自动供热。🔊🔊