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code-switching

/kohd-swich-ing/US // ˈkoʊdˌswɪtʃ ɪŋ //

编码转换,编码切换,编码交换,编码开关

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Linguistics. the alternating or mixed use of two or more languages, especially within the same discourse: My grandma’s code-switching when we cook together reminds me of my family's origins. Bilingual students are discouraged from code-switching during class.
    • : Sociolinguistics. the use of one dialect, register, accent, or language variety over another, depending on social or cultural context, to project a specific identity: Politicians use code-switching on the campaign trail to connect with their audience.
    • : the modifying of one's behavior, appearance, etc., to adapt to different sociocultural norms: For many female Muslim students, code-switching from their home environment to that of school requires forgoing the hijab.

Examples

  • Based on a true story” is film code for “this may or may not have happened, but almost certainly not in this way.

  • In Brazil people color code their underwear according to their needs.

  • These addresses were used by whoever carried out the attack to control the malware and can be found in the malware code itself.

  • The source code for the original “Shamoon” malware is widely known to have leaked.

  • Enforcement of U.S Code, Title VII, Chapter 25A “Export Standards for Grapes and Plums” remains fully funded, thank goodness.

  • It is no part of the present essay to attempt to detail the particulars of a code of social legislation.

  • The minimum wage law ought to form, in one fashion or another, a part of the code of every community.

  • Plato, dissatisfied with the laws of his country, wrote out a code of morals and laws which he thought much better.

  • The objectors consider it to be a most selfish doctrine without any warrant in the civilised code of morality.

  • The old white horse was switching and stamping and shuddering in his constant and futile battle against flies.