单词 | low wattage |
释义 | > as lemmaslow wattage low wattage n. (a) n. a wattage, esp. of an electric light, that is low in value; (b) adj. having a low wattage; also figurative. ΚΠ 1911 Electr. World 7 Oct. 864/2 He stated that these lamps would be supplied in low wattages within a short time. 1914 Jrnl. Franklin Inst. 177 569 The author would like to consider the relative economy in power secured with low wattage lamps. 1963 Pop. Sci. May 194/2 Fluorescent lights of low wattage around the mirrors didn't provide enough light. 1972 Life 3 Mar. 68/1 The senator's drawing power was of rather a low wattage. 1997 When Sat. Comes Jan. 22/3 Puerile tabloid rantings are met with increased sales from the low-wattage masses. 2007 Independent 28 Feb. 9/2 In the ‘kennel’ cells, also windowless and lit by a single caged low wattage bulb, there was not enough room to spread your arms. < as lemmas |
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