| 单词 | energy |
| 释义 | energyenergy /ˈɛnɚdʒi/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL noun 1[uncountable] the physical and mental strength that makes you able to do things: Kids have so much energy. She came back full of energy after her vacation.the energy to do something I didn’t have the energy to argue with him. It takes a lot of energy to keep yourself fully informed. We put a lot of time and energy into this project. I’m not going to expend any more energy worrying about this. Joking around is often a sign of nervous energy (=energy that comes from feeling nervous).2[uncountable] science power that is used to produce heat and make machines work: Of the world’s energy resources, oil and coal cause the most pollution.energy from Energy from the sun makes plants grow. We need to explore more sources of renewable energy (=power produced from sources that will not run out).3[countable, uncountable] science, physics in physics, the ability of something to do work, move, or produce heat: Kinetic energy is a form of energy produced by motion.4[uncountable] a special unseen force that can influence thoughts, emotions, etc., that some people believe exists in people, places, and things: negative/positive energy There was a lot of negative energy at the meeting.5energies [plural] the effort that you use to do things: I quit my job to devote all of my energies to our children. [Origin: 1500–1600 Late Latin energia, from Greek energeia activity]COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsgenerate/produce energy It is possible to generate energy from waste.supply/provide energy The wind farm will provide enough energy for 100,000 homes.release energy Fuels release energy when they react with oxygen.store energy Batteries store the energy from the solar panels.use energy Washing machines use a lot of energy.save/conserve energy (=not waste any energy) An efficient heating system will conserve energy and save you money.adjectives/nouns + energysolar energy The water pump is powered by solar energy.nuclear/atomic energy The problem with nuclear energy is dealing with the waste.wind/wave energy The windmill uses wind energy to crush grain and pump water.renewable energy (=energy such as solar or wind energy that can be replaced naturally) Switching to sources of renewable energy will reduce carbon emissions.alternative energy (=energy from sources other than oil, coal, or nuclear energy) It is the first form of public transportation to be powered by alternative energy.clean/green energy (=energy that does not cause pollution) The goal is to provide 80% of electricity from clean energy sources.energy + nounsenergy use (also energy consumption formal) Thirty percent of all our energy use is in the home. We all need to reduce our energy consumption.energy conservation (=preventing it from being wasted) There will be tax incentives to encourage energy conservation.energy efficiency (=using energy without wasting it) The guide provides advice on ways of improving energy efficiency.energy needs/requirements Sixty-five percent of the country’s energy needs are met by imported oil.energy production We must increase energy production to meet demand.an energy source Nuclear power is one of the few energy sources that does not pollute the air.energy resources/supplies The world’s energy resources are being used up at an alarming rate. We must secure the country’s future energy supplies.an energy shortage California experienced energy shortages that in turn led to power outages.an energy crisis Europe could soon face an energy crisis.an energy company He works for a Houston-based energy company.the energy industry Consumers have called for regulation of the energy industry.an energy bill We are looking at ways of cutting our energy bill.energy prices Energy prices are likely to rise significantly in the near future.an energy policy Self-sufficiency should be a goal of U.S. energy policy.energy demand Growing energy demand will mean higher prices. |
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