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e·lec·tric E0071800 (ĭ-lĕk′trĭk)adj.1. also e·lec·tri·cal (-trĭ-kəl) Of, relating to, producing, or operated by electricity: electric current; an electrical device.2. a. Of or related to sound created or altered by an electrical or electronic device.b. Amplified by an electronic device: an electric guitar.3. a. Emotionally exciting; thrilling: an electric reading of the play.b. Exceptionally tense; highly charged with emotion: an atmosphere electric with suspicion.n. An electrically powered machine or vehicle: Our mower is an electric. [New Latin ēlectricus, deriving from amber, as by rubbing, from Latin ēlectrum, amber, from Greek ēlektron.] e·lec′tri·cal·ly adv.electric (ɪˈlɛktrɪk) adj1. (General Physics) of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity: electric current; an electric cord; an electric blanket; an electric fence; an electric fire. 2. (Instruments) (of a musical instrument) amplified electronically: an electric guitar; an electric mandolin. 3. very tense or exciting; emotionally charged: an electric atmosphere. n4. informal an electric train, car, etc5. informal Brit electricity or electrical power6. (plural) an electric circuit or electric appliances[C17: from New Latin electricus amber-like (because friction causes amber to become charged), from Latin ēlectrum amber, from Greek ēlektron, of obscure origin]Usage: See at electronice•lec•tric (ɪˈlɛk trɪk) adj. 1. pertaining to, derived from, produced by, or involving electricity: an electric shock. 2. producing, transmitting, or operated by electric currents: an electric bell; electric cord. 3. heated by electricity: an electric blanket. 4. thrilling; exciting. 5. (of a musical instrument) a. electronic (def. 3). b. amplified by electronic devices: an electric guitar. 6. vivid; intense: electric blue. n. 7. something, as an appliance or toy, operated by electricity. [1640–50; < New Latin electricus= Latin ēlectr(um) amber (see electrum) + -icus -ic] e·lec·tric (ĭ-lĕk′trĭk) also e·lec·tri·cal (ĭ-lĕk′trĭ-kəl) Relating to or operated by electricity: electric power; an electrical appliance. See Note at electronic.electric electrical">electrical electronic">electronic1. 'electric'You use electric in front of nouns to talk about particular machines or devices that use electricity. The boat runs on an electric motor.I switched on the electric fire.2. 'electrical'You use electrical when you are talking in a more general way about machines, devices, or systems that use or produce electricity. Electrical is typically used in front of nouns such as equipment, appliance, and component. They sell electrical appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.We are waiting for a shipment of electrical equipment.You also use electrical to talk about people or organizations connected with the production of electricity or electrical goods. Jan is an electrical engineer.They work in the electrical engineering industry.3. 'electronic'You use electronic to talk about a device that has transistors or silicon chips that control and change the electric current running through the device, or to describe a process or activity using electronic devices. Mobile phones, laptops and other electronic devices must be switched off.They use electronic surveillance systems.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | electric - a car that is powered by electricityelectric automobile, electric carauto, automobile, car, motorcar, machine - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" | Adj. | 1. | electric - using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity; "electric current"; "electric wiring"; "electrical appliances"; "an electrical storm"electrical | | 2. | electric - (of a situation) exceptionally tense; "an atmosphere electric with suspicion"tense - in or of a state of physical or nervous tension | | 3. | electric - affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale"galvanising, galvanizing, galvanicexciting - creating or arousing excitement; "an exciting account of her trip" |
electricadjective1. electric-powered, powered, cordless, battery-operated, electrically-charged, mains-operated her electric guitar2. charged, exciting, stirring, thrilling, stimulating, dynamic, tense, rousing, electrifying The atmosphere in the hall was electric.Translationselectricity (elekˈtrisəti) noun a form of energy used to give heat, light, power etc. worked by electricity; Don't waste electricity. 電 电electric (əˈlektrik) adjective1. of, produced by, or worked by electricity. electric light. 電的 电的2. full of excitement. The atmosphere in the theatre was electric. 令人興奮的 充满刺激的eˈlectrical adjective related to electricity. electrical engineering; electrical appliances; an electrical fault. 電的 电的eˈlectrically adverbIs this machine electrically operated? 透過電力 用电力,电力驱动地 ˌelecˈtrician (-ʃən) noun a person whose job is to make, install, repair etc electrical equipment. The electrician mended the electric fan. 電工 电工eˈlectrified (-faid) adjective supplied or charged with electricity. an electrified fence. 通電的 供电的,充电的 eˈlectrify (-fai) verb1. to convert (a railway etc) to the use of electricity as the moving power. 電氣化 使起电,使电气化 2. to excite or astonish. The news electrified us. 使興奮,使震驚 使兴奋,使震惊 eˌlectrifiˈcation (-fi) noun 電氣化 起电,电气化 eˈlectrifying adjectivean electrifying speech. 令人激動的 令人激动的electric chair a chair used to execute criminals by sending a powerful electric current through them. 電椅 电椅- Where's the socket for my electric razor? (US)
Where is the socket for my electric razor? (UK) → 哪儿有电动剃须刀插座?
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electric1. of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity 2. (of a musical instrument) amplified electronically electric[i′lek·trik] (electricity) Containing, producing, arising from, or actuated by electricity; often used interchangeably with electrical. electric, electricalThe qualifying adjectives electric and electrical have the following meanings: containing, producing, arising from, actuated by, or related to electricity. In general, electric is used when the term being qualified designates something that has the properties, dimensions, or physical characteristics associated with electricity; electrical is used when the term being qualified does not explicitly designate something that has the properties, dimensions, or physical characteristics of electricity (e.g., electrical engineering). However, sometimes these two terms are used interchangeably.electric
electric, electrical [Gr. elektron, amber] Pert. to, caused by, or resembling electricity. Patient discussion about electricQ. Is electric shock efficient for ocd? Is it dangerous? My husband has OCD for 15 years now. He was also diagnosed with mania-depressia. He takes so many medications and nothing really helps. We were offered to try electric shock and I'm scared. Is it dangerous? What are the chances of this method to work for him?A. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is indeed considered effective for OCD, although it's not the first line of treatment. It does have its risks, including memory loss, disorientation and sort of confusion. There is also a change in the activity of the heart but it's rarely significant. Generally it can be said that it's not an absolutely safe treatment, but it may help, especially if other drugs don't help. You may read more here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003324.htm
Q. Which type of toothbrush is the best? Electric or regular? A. i think that is the most ancient debate of them all ? longer then mankind itself ?. Some people say that, other say this- but the truth is it doesn’t matter. It’s how you use the toothbrush that counts. If used properly even the simplest toothbrush can be satisfying. Q. I'M 56 YEARS OLD FEMALE, PRETTY GOOD HEALTH. BUT LATELY I BEEN HAVING LIKE ELECTRIC SHOCK ON MY BODY. A. is this the only symptom? if there are more- i recommend (the second time today!) this site: http://www.healthline.com/directory/symptoms you can make a list of the symptoms you have and it'll give you the optional diseases/syndromes More discussions about electricLegalSeeElectricityELECTRIC
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electric Related to electric: electric bill, General ElectricSynonyms for electricadj electric-poweredSynonyms- electric-powered
- powered
- cordless
- battery-operated
- electrically-charged
- mains-operated
adj chargedSynonyms- charged
- exciting
- stirring
- thrilling
- stimulating
- dynamic
- tense
- rousing
- electrifying
Synonyms for electricnoun a car that is powered by electricitySynonyms- electric automobile
- electric car
Related Words- auto
- automobile
- car
- motorcar
- machine
adj using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricitySynonymsadj (of a situation) exceptionally tenseRelated Wordsadj affected by emotion as if by electricitySynonyms- galvanising
- galvanizing
- galvanic
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