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单词 electricity
释义
electricity
noun[U]
uk
/ˌel.ɪkˈtrɪs.ə.ti/us
/iˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.t̬i/
A2
aformofenergythat can beproducedin severalwaysand thatprovidespowertodevicesthatcreatelight,heat, etc.:
电；电能
The electricity has beenturnedoff.电已被断掉了。
an electricitygeneratingcompany发电公司
powered/heatedby electricity电动／电热供暖
an electricitybill电费
More examples
  • Undergroundcablescarryelectricity to allpartsof thecity.
  • Someone hasturnedoff the electricitysupply.
  • Thewindfarmmay beabletogenerateenough electricity for 2000homes.
  • Ipaymy electricitybillbydirectdebit.
  • Manypeoplearelivinginencampmentsaround thecitywith no electricity orrunningwater.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Electricity & electronics
  • anti-static
  • bitstream
  • brownout
  • capacitance
  • chargeable
  • charged
  • conduct
  • electromagnetism
  • generate
  • hydropower
  • negatively
  • non-electric
  • non-electrical
  • non-electronic
  • non-polar
  • photoelectric
  • piezoelectric
  • pylon
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(Definition ofelectricityfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

electricity| American Dictionary

electricity
noun[U]
us
/ɪˌlekˈtrɪs·ət̬·i/
aformofenergythatprovidespowertomotorsanddevicesthatcreatelightorheat:
Theylivedon anislandwith no electricity and norunningwater.
(Definition ofelectricityfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofelectricity

electricity
It developed plans to offer medical care, hospital treatment,electricity, and water trucking.
From theCambridge English Corpus
A bill based on the weight of the copper (and later zinc), and hence the amount ofelectricityused, was sent to the household.
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However, alternative energy sectors (electricityand hydraulic), plus the textile sector are the 'winning' sectors here.
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This slim volume assesses the coal procurement practices and strategies of theelectricityutilities.
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In short, the commission had to decide about the future function ofelectricitywithin the increasingly complex framework of public utilities.
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Still, despite these defects, the regime promises to provide more import and export (depending, of course, on theelectricitymarket conditions) than before.
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Almost all operators complain of high costs, in particular high charges forelectricity, water and fuel.
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While one should not overemphasize the power of outsiders, the threat of environmental legislation also made theelectricityestablishment more politically vulnerable than telecom.
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Running water andelectricityare still lacking in many matchbox houses.
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Deliberately, it is unclear whether the "currents" mentioned in the passage belong to water or toelectricity.
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Flowing waters or teeming crowds: mental models ofelectricity.
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The property rights overelectricitygrids are not limited by regulations, and there are only a few connections (with small capacity) between the national grids.
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The resulting balance of payments crisis was exacerbated by the government's delay in adjusting petroleum prices andelectricityrates.
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It is a contingent moral truth that passing a given amount ofelectricitythrough a person's body causes them severe pain.
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Towns with a home town association have paved roads,electricity, and freshly painted public buildings.
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Collocationswithelectricity

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These are words often used in combination withelectricity.

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amount of electricity
A bill based on the weight of the copper (and later zinc), and hence theamountofelectricityused, was sent to the household.
From theCambridge English Corpus
atmospheric electricity
This claimed to utilize atmospheric electricity to eliminate the overhead wire used by the existing telegraph systems.
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Wikipedia
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availability of electricity
The cost per mile of lighting can be affected by the frequency of interchanges, type of lighting installation and availability of electricity supply.
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Hansard archive
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