单词 | electric |
释义 | Word Frequency electric(ɪˈlɛktrɪk) adjective 1. of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity electric current an electric cord an electric blanket an electric fence an electric fire 2. (of a musical instrument) amplified electronically an electric guitar an electric mandolin 3. very tense or exciting; emotionally charged an electric atmosphere noun ▶ USAGE See note at electronic 4. informal an electric train, car, etc 5. British informal electricity or electrical power 6. (plural) an electric circuit or electric appliances Word origin C17: from New Latin electricus amber-like (because friction causes amber to become charged), from Latin ēlectrum amber, from Greek ēlektron, of obscure origin |
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