electricity 英 [ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti]   美 [ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti,ˌilɛk-]

electricity

electricity  英 [ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti] 美 [ɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti,ˌilɛk-]

n.  

a waste of electricity 浪费电
The electricity is off. 停电了。

  • Electricity is the energy that powers your lights and appliances. Electricity is the stuff that Benjamin Franklin harnessed from lightning using a key and a kite. Don't try that on your own.
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  • n.
  • 1. a waste of electricity

    浪费电

  • 2. The electricity is off.

    停电了。

  • electricity (n.) 1640s (Browne, from Gilbert's Modern Latin), from electric (q.v.) + -ity. Originally in reference to friction.
elec·tri·city / ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti ; NAmE ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti / noun 1 [uncountable ] a form of energy from charged elementary particles,usually supplied as electric current through cables, wires, etc. for lighting, heating, driving machines, etc. 电;电能 a waste of electricity 浪费电 The electricity is off (= there is no electric power supply). 停电了。 2 [uncountable ,  singular ] a feeling of great emotion, excitement, etc. 强烈的感情;激动;兴奋 elec·tri·city / ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti ; NAmE ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti /
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