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- electricity [ɪlεk'trɪsɪtɪ]
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n
any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles
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2.
n
the science concerned with electricity
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3.
n
an electric current or charge
- a motor powered by electricity
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4.
n
emotional tension or excitement, esp between or among people
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n
any phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons, ions, or other charged particles
Examples
- Iron conducts electricity.
- 铁导电。 → conduct
- to generate electricity
- 产生电 → generate
- There must be something wrong with my electricity meter because last month I wasn't home at all and still got a bill for $230.
- 我的电表肯定是出了问题，上个月我根本不在家却收到了230美金的帐单。 → meter
- The area has no modern roads, electricity, or clean drinking water.
- 该地区没有现代化的道路，没有电，也没有清洁的饮用水。 → modern
- I forgot to pay the electricity bill.
- 我忘记交电费了。 → electricity
- A man came one hour ago to read the electricity meter.
- 一小时前有个人过来查了电表。
- The electricity supply was cut for an hour.
- 停止供电一小时。
- Water drives the turbines which produce electricity.
- 水力带动涡轮发电。
- electricity cable
- 电缆 → electricity
- the electricity/gas supply
- 电力/煤气供应 → supply
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