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单词 electrified
释义

electrify

verb

elec·​tri·​fy i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī How to pronounce electrify (audio)
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electrified; electrifying

transitive verb

1
a
: to charge with electricity
b(1)
: to equip for use of electric power
(2)
: to supply with electric power
(3)
: to amplify (music) electronically
2
: to excite intensely or suddenly
the news electrified the nation

Synonyms

  • charge
  • excite
  • exhilarate
  • galvanize
  • intoxicate
  • pump up
  • thrill
  • titillate
  • turn on
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Example Sentences

Many of the rural areas still aren't electrified. The news electrified the nation.
Recent Examples on the Web Instead, Gage and AC Propulsion opted to do electric conversions on the Scion xB (calling it the eBox) and pursue contract work, like helping electrify the Mini. Kevin A. Wilson, Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2022 These investments include: $9 billion in consumer home energy rebate programs to electrify home appliances and for energy efficient retrofits. Robert Rapier, Forbes, 14 Aug. 2022 Bonneville was the government’s way to market the dams’ hydropower and electrify the rural West. Tony Schick, ProPublica, 4 Aug. 2022 That’s separate from the $10 billion in funding for low-income Americans to increase their home’s energy efficiency and electrify key appliances. Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2022 After all, Jeb Bush, Perry, and Romney all resonated with a loud corner of the Republican Party, but didn’t electrify a national audience. Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Apr. 2022 The company plans to electrify its entire lineup by 2030. Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Aug. 2022 Just over a decade later, the company will electrify Bugatti. Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 17 Aug. 2022 As such, developers would be required to electrify their buildings with electric heaters, appliances and systems. Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

electrify

verb

elec·​tri·​fy i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī How to pronounce electrify (audio)
electrified; electrifying
1
: to charge with electricity
an electrified fence
2
: to equip for use of or supply with electric power
Remote regions are still not electrified.
3
: thrill entry 1
Her performance electrified the audience.

electrified

verb

past tense of electrify
as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • thrilled
  • excited
  • galvanized
  • inspired
  • delighted
  • enchanted
  • exhilarated
  • intoxicated
  • intrigued
  • titillated
  • stimulated
  • charged
  • aroused
  • riveted
  • provoked
  • turned on
  • captivated
  • charmed
  • incited
  • mesmerized
  • hypnotized
  • pumped up
  • enthralled
  • spellbound
  • bewitched
  • interested
  • tantalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • bored
  • tired
  • wearied
  • demoralized
  • discouraged
  • jaded
  • palled
  • disheartened
  • dejected
  • dispirited
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