单词 | efficiency |
释义 | efficiency efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/ noun [U] B2 the use of time and energy in a good way, without wasting any: » What is so impressive about their society is the efficiency of the public services.» energy efficiencyThesaurus+: ↑Efficient and effectiveF0 SPECIALIZED the difference between the amount of energy that is put into a machine in the form of fuel, effort, etc. and the amount that comes out of it in the form of movement Thesaurus+: ↑Efficient and effective• • • Extra Examples:» She got through her work with speed and efficiency.» Streamlining cars increases their fuel efficiency.» Ships from eight navies will be taking part in an exercise in the Pacific to improve their efficiency in combat.» He's a stickler for efficiency.» Sweden has shown the way forward on energy efficiency. |
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