| 单词 | short circuit |
| 释义 | Word Frequency short circuitnoun 1. a faulty or accidental connection between two points of different potential in an electric circuit, bypassing the load and establishing a path of low resistance through which an excessive current can flow. It can cause damage to the components if the circuit is not protected by a fuse verb short-circuit Sometimes (for senses 1, 2) shortened to: short2. to develop or cause to develop a short circuit 3. (transitive) to bypass (a procedure, regulation, etc) 4. (transitive) to hinder or frustrate (plans, etc) Word Frequency short-circuit(ʃɔːt ˈsɜːkɪt) noun 1. electrical a faulty or accidental connection between two points of different potential in anelectric circuit, bypassing the load and establishing a path of low resistance throughwhich an excessive current can flow. It can cause damage to the components if thecircuit is not protected by a fuse The fire was started by an electrical short-circuit. verb (intransitive) 2. electrical to develop a short circuit Carbon dust and oil build up in large motors and cause them to short-circuit. verb (transitive) 3. electrical to develop or cause to develop a short circuit He removed the tiny pin with which he had short-circuited the cable earlier. 4. to bypass (a procedure, regulation, etc); circumvent Once inside they short-circuited the electronic security. Mary was able to short-circuit her stress response by keeping her thoughts calm andrational. The approach was intended to short-circuit normal complaints. 5. to hinder or frustrate (plans, etc) |
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