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单词 energies
释义

energy

noun

en·​er·​gy ˈe-nər-jē How to pronounce energy (audio)
plural energies
1
a
: dynamic quality
narrative energy
b
: the capacity of acting or being active
intellectual energy
c
: a usually positive spiritual force
the energy flowing through all people
2
: vigorous exertion of power : effort
investing time and energy
3
: a fundamental entity of nature that is transferred between parts of a system in the production of physical change within the system and usually regarded as the capacity for doing work
4
: usable power (such as heat or electricity)
also : the resources for producing such power

Synonyms

  • aura
  • chi
  • ch'i
  • qi
  • ki
  • vibe(s)
  • vibration(s)
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Example Sentences

The kids are always so full of energy. They devoted all their energy to the completion of the project. They devoted all their energies to the completion of the project. She puts a lot of energy into her work. The newer appliances conserve more energy.
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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin energia, from Greek energeia activity, from energos active, from en in + ergon work — more at work

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

energy

noun

en·​er·​gy ˈe-nər-jē How to pronounce energy (audio)
plural energies
1
: ability to be active : strength of body or mind to do things or to work
The children … were tired and hardly had energy enough to walk. E. B. White, Charlotte's Web
2
: strong action or effort
He puts a lot of energy into his work.
3
: usable power or the resources (as oil) used to produce usable power
Our new dryer uses a lot less energy.

Medical Definition

energy

noun

en·​er·​gy ˈen-ər-jē How to pronounce energy (audio)
plural energies
1
: psychic energy
2
: the capacity for doing work

energies

noun

plural of energy
1
as in spirits
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings many Eastern cultures believe in the significance of life energy in the healing process

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • spirits
  • vibrations
  • auras
  • vibes
  • chis
  • lives
  • natures
  • souls
  • kis
  • lights
  • qis
  • karmas
  • inner lights
  • orgones
  • ch'is
  • Shaktis
  • world souls
  • manas
  • Saktis
  • lifebloods
2
as in fuels
something with a usable capacity for doing work some of the power needs of the house are provided by solar energy

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • fuels
  • powers
  • forces
  • kindlings
  • propellants
  • propellents
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