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单词 turn-on
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turn-onn.

Brit. /ˈtəːnɒn/, U.S. /ˈtərnˌɑn/
Etymology: < the verbal phrase turn on (to turn on at turn v. Phrasal verbs).
1. The action or an instance of turning something on; activation.
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the world > action or operation > undertaking > beginning action or activity > [noun] > bringing into action > setting in operation
streeking?a1500
start1680
startings1907
turn-on1962
1962 J. H. Simpson & R. S. Richards Physical Princ. Junction Transistors vii. 145 It thus produces a further delay in the turn-on of the transistor.
1967 Technol. Week 23 Jan. 12/2 Availability of the eight new satellites in orbit, assuming proper operation after turn-on..should provide the U.S. with an estimated 95% certainty of continuous service for shorter path lengths and about 89% for longer-haul traffic.
1969 A. M. Campbell Episomes ii. 19 Gene Q is not required for DNA synthesis, but is necessary for normal turn-on of late phage genes.
2. The action or an instance of turning somebody on; a drug-taker's ‘trip’; something which or someone who arouses interest, enthusiasm, or sexual response. slang.
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the world > physical sensation > sexual relations > sexual desire > [noun] > that which excites
provocativea1450
brandy1903
turn-on1969
the world > physical sensation > use of drugs and poison > effects of drugs > [noun] > effects of hallucinatory drugs
trip1959
freaking-out1965
acid trip1966
freak-out1966
head trip1967
tripping1968
turn-on1969
trippiness1976
the mind > emotion > excitement > exciting > [noun] > instance or action of
actuation1629
turn-on1969
the mind > emotion > excitement > exciting > [noun] > one who or that which excites
fermentc1420
exciter1617
incendiary1628
electrifier1791
excitor1814
animation1817
shocker1824
hair-raiser1897
heartthrobber1903
heart-stopper1906
sizzler1942
turn-on1969
G-spot1983
the mind > emotion > excitement > pleasurable excitement > [noun] > thing or person giving
exhilaration1623
fillip1699
exhilarator1807
turn-on1969
1969 Fabian & Byrne Groupie (1970) xxi. 138 There is enough in one bottle for two turn-ons.
1969 Telegraph (Brisbane) 3 June 12/2 I think I'm more of a turn-on now than I ever was when I was trying to conform to that curvy image.
1969 Sunday Mail Mag. (Brisbane) 22 June 11/5 Other turn-ons are music.., qualities of appearance or character.., and straight-out sex.
1975 N.Y. Times 1 Nov. 15/3 A museum spokesman said nearly 50,000 people visited the galleries during the first 25 days. ‘It's been a real turn-on,’ she said.
1978 J. Krantz Scruples iii. 81 Masturbation isn't a great big turn-on in my life.
1982 D. Hockney in S. Spender China Diary 189 A medieval city is unstimulating to me, whereas to others it might be a great turn-on.
3. attrib.
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the world > action or operation > undertaking > beginning action or activity > [adjective] > bringing into action
animalizing1617
bestirring1628
actuating1631
turn-on1967
1967 Electronics 6 Mar. 133/2 A desirable feature of this circuit is that the turn-on time of the relay is very sharp.
1972 G. S. Holt in T. Kochman Rappin' & Stylin' Out 204 This ‘turn-on’ ability in terms of communication style.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1986; most recently modified version published online June 2018).
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