“抽头切换”常见的英文表达是 “tap changing” 或 “tap switching”。
“tap changing” 更侧重于描述变压器抽头改变这一动作或过程; “tap switching” 强调抽头之间的切换操作。在电力工程、变压器相关领域等专业语境中,这两个表达都比较常用。例如:
The tap changing of the transformer is carried out automatically to maintain the output voltage stable.(变压器进行抽头切换以自动保持输出电压稳定。)
Tap switching operation should be performed in accordance with the specified procedures.(抽头切换操作应按照规定程序进行。 )