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单词 rewire
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rewiren.

Brit. /ˈriːwʌɪə/, U.S. /ˈriˌwaɪ(ə)r/
Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: rewire v.
Etymology: < rewire v. Compare earlier rewiring n.
= rewiring n.
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the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > transmission of electricity, conduction > wire as conductor > [noun] > wires collectively > provision of > again
rewiring1872
rewire1908
1908 Jrnl. Federation Insurance Inst. 1907 383 In a building already wired on the three-wire system, what are the best alternatives to get over the difficulty (short of a re-wire) in the event of a compulsory doubling of voltage?
1976 Star (Sheffield) 20 Nov. (advt.) House rewires by qualified electrician.
2003 Franchise Mag. New Year Issue 76/1 Mr Electric provides an electrical service ranging from fitting security lights to full house re-wires.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

rewirev.

Brit. /ˌriːˈwʌɪə/, U.S. /riˈwaɪ(ə)r/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: re- prefix, wire v.
Etymology: < re- prefix + wire v. Compare earlier rewiring n.
1. transitive. To provide with new wires or a new wiring system, esp. for conducting electricity.
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the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > transmission of electricity, conduction > wire as conductor > furnish with wires [verb (transitive)] > again
rewire1881
1881 Eng. Mechanic 4 Nov. 223/2 I have an old five octave piano and would like to have it re-wired.
1903 Motoring Ann. 295 In cases of trouble from short circuits or broken wires, there is no remedy but to re-wire the car.
1910 Installation News 4 64/2 They have decided to rewire the whole building.
1973 E. Berckman Victorian Album 25 Would you object if we rewired the whole flat?
2004 Better Homes & Gardens Mar. 72 The home was reroofed, replumbed, rewired.
2. transitive. To transmit (a telegraphic message) again, esp. onwards from the point of receipt. Now rare.
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1899 Telegram 15 Mar. in Corr. rel. to War with Spain (1902) II. 934 Inform Alger, Secretary of War, have rewired his cable to Malta.
1907 Westm. Gaz. 2 Dec. 13/1 News..is telegraphed to Madrid, to be forthwith re-‘wired’ to the capitals.
1921 Countess Barcynska Jackie xxi. 159 Sassoni's telegram, re-wired on from the Actor's Touring Club, was engaging Bowman's close attention.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2010; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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