| 释义 |
off-peak, a.
[f. off- 4 b + peak n.2]
That is not at the maximum; of or pertaining to a period of less than busiest use, consumption, business, etc.
1920A. C. Pigou Econ. of Welfare ii. xv. 261 If it is impracticable to charge differential rates directly as between peak and off-peak service, this may sometimes be attempted indirectly by differentiation between continuous and intermittent services. 1924World Power I. 4 (heading) Electric heating by off-peak load. Ibid., The continental technical press..gives particulars of successful applications of off-peak power for night uses at low tariffs. 1930Engineering 11 Apr. 493/2 Such systems are generally arranged for supply by off-peak current. 1933Discovery Apr. 111/2 Power is sold in large quantities at a very cheap rate so long as it is used during ‘off-peak’ hours. 1958Oxf. Mag. 6 Mar. 336/2 Televised religious discussions attract over a million viewers even at off-peak times. 1971Times 2 Oct. 13/2 The new off-peak fares should actually increase carryings. 1973Times 21 Nov. 19/5 To prohibit the use of off-peak electric storage heating will not help the overall fuel position. 1976P. R. White Planning for Public Transport v. 113 Operating costs incurred for specified service levels are related to the ratio of peak to off-peak demand. |