新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

electric

英  [ɪˈlektrɪk]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1电动的

    An electric device or machine works by means of electricity, rather than using some other source of power.

    双语例句

    例:

    her electric guitar.

    她的电吉他。

    例:

    The tool is powered by an 1100 watt electric motor.

    该工具由一台1100瓦的电动发动机来发动。

    2由电产生的

    An electric current, voltage, or charge is one that is produced by electricity.

    3带电的

    Electric plugs, sockets, or power lines are designed to carry electricity.

    双语例句

    例:

    More people are deciding that electric power lines could present a health risk.

    更多的人在认为电线可能会带来健康隐患。

    4供电的

    Electric is used to refer to the supply of electricity.

    近义词

    electricity

    双语例句

    例:

    An average electric bill might go up $2 or $3 per month.

    一张普通电费单每月可能上涨2美元或3美元。

    5(气氛)火爆的

    If you describe the atmosphere of a place or event as electric, you mean that people are in a state of great excitement.

    双语例句

    例:

    The mood in the hall was electric.

    礼堂里的气氛极为热烈。