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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- electric
[ɪ'lεktrɪk]
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1.
adjective
[+lawnmower]
[ toothbrush]
电动的
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2.
adjective
[+current]
[ charge]
[ socket]
电的
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3.
adjective
[+mood]
[ atmosphere]
高度刺激的
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- electric
[ɪˈlektrɪk]
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1.
adjective
发电的；电力的，电动的
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2.
adjective
[Figurative]
令人格外紧张的
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3.
adjective
[Figurative]
令人激动的，使人兴奋的
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4.
n.[c]
电车，电动车
Collins English-English Dictionary
- electric
[ɪ'lεktrɪk]
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1.
adj
of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity
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electric current
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an electric cord
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an electric blanket
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an electric fence
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an electric fire
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2.
adj
(of a musical instrument) amplified electronically
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an electric guitar
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an electric mandolin
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3.
adj
very tense or exciting; emotionally charged
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an electric atmosphere
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4.
n
[Spoken]
an electric train, car, etc
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5.
n
[Brit]
[Spoken]
electricity or electrical power
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6.
n
[plural]
an electric circuit or electric appliances
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7.
n
[Etymology]
C17: from New Latin electricus amber-like (because friction causes amber to become charged), from Latin electrum amber, from Greek elektron, of obscure origin
Examples
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an electric light bulb
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电灯泡
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a cordless electric shaver
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电池电动剃刀
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an electric generator
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发电机
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to introduce an electric wire into a conduit
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把电线插入导线管
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a socket for an electric bulb
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电灯插座
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electric traction
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电牵引
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