Secondly, the lock-in effect may take place only in a limited space as a result of switch cost.

由于网络效应和转移成本的存在，消费者被部分锁定在特定的技术网络或虚拟网络中；

youdao

But when you need to switch from one operating system to another-be it because of a change in business direction, technology enhancements, or cost savings-making the switch can be tough.

但是，当您从一种操作系统转换到另一种(可能是因为业务方向发生变化，技术增强，也可能是为了节约成本)，完成转换会非常困难。

youdao

The cost of organic conversion and lower crop yields than regular cotton (at least in the early years after a switch) have quelled farmers' interest.

有机转换的代价和有机作物比一般棉花收成低(至少在转变后的前几年)降低了农民的兴趣。

youdao

That means they're expensive. Last year,citing the cost, the Pentagon canceled a $14 billion program to buy new helicopters for the rescue squadrons and switch the medical missions to less heavily armed Army helicopters.

VOA: standard.2010.04.27

It is not yet clear how much the switch would cost if rolled out to all of Norfolk's 1, 500 officers.

BBC: Norfolk Police officers trial collar-and-tie uniform

The South Korean carmakers are informing owners, and dealers will replace the switch at no cost, the NHTSA said.

BBC: Hyundai and Kia in US car recalls

If the only thing keeping you from making a switch to low-cost mobile provider Ting is the pain of early termination fees, we've got a bit of good news: come February 1st, you can tell your current carrier to get lost.

ENGADGET