单词 | electricity |
释义 | electricity electricity /ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/ aep /-ə.t̬i/ noun [U] ► A2 a form of energy, produced in several ways, which provides power to devices that create light, heat, etc.: » The electricity has been turned off.» an electricity generating company» powered/heated by electricity» an electricity billThesaurus+: ↑Electricity and electronicsWord Builder:–Nouns: electrician, electricity–Adjectives: electric, electrical–Verbs: electrify–Adverbs: electrically • • • Extra Examples:» Underground cables carry electricity to all parts of the city.» Someone has turned off the electricity supply.» The wind farm may be able to generate enough electricity for 2000 homes.» I pay my electricity bill by direct debit.» Many people are living in encampments around the city with no electricity or running water. |
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