| 单词 | power cut |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspower cut power cut n. a temporary withdrawal or failure of the electricity supply; also figurative. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > electrical power, electricity > place of power generation > [noun] > temporary failure outage1895 power failure1904 power loss1905 power cut1927 power outage1944 1927 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 18 May 8/5 There will be many power cuts, particularly in congested residential districts. 1952 M. Allingham Tiger in Smoke iv. 74 When we get a power cut the whole blessed police system is liable to go out of action. 1988 P. Toynbee End of Journey 43 Me—worried just now about a power-cut depriving me of my electric blanket! < as lemmas |
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