| 单词 | energy |
| 释义 | energy —energy /ˈen.ə.dʒi/ aep /-ɚ-/ noun (POWER) ► B1 the power from something such as electricity or oil, which can do work, such as providing light and heat: » The energy generated by the windmill drives all the drainage pumps.» energy conservation/efficiency.» nuclear energyThesaurus+: ↑Energy, force and power , ↑Power and intensityWord partners for energy (STRENGTH)• ♯have the energy (to do sth)• ♯expend energy• ♯devote/♯direct energy ♯to/♯towards sth• ♯need/♯require/♯take energy• ♯save/♯waste energy• ♯boundless/♯nervous/♯restless energy• ♯full of/♯bursting with energyWord partners for energy (POWER)• ♯generate/♯produce energy• ♯consume/♯use energy• ♯conserve/♯save energy• energy ♯consumption/♯demand/♯use• energy ♯resources/♯source/♯supplyCollocations:–Types-lu. atomic/electrical/nuclear energy» They had a plan for the international regulation of atomic energy.-lu. renewable/solar/wave/wind energy» To meet targets for global warming we need to increase our sources of renewable energy.–Verbs-lu. generate/produce energy» Wind turbines will be used to generate energy.-lu. provide/supply energy» The committee will debate the role of nuclear power in supplying energy.-lu. use/consume energy» The international conference was in part to discuss how to get the West to consume less energy.-lu. conserve/save energy» Good insulation helps to conserve energy and reduce costs.-lu. harness energy» We are experimenting with ways to harness energy from the wind.-lu. need/require energy» The motor requires energy from these batteries.–Nouns-lu. energy resources/requirements/source/supply» There will be a discussion document on our future energy supply.-lu. energy costs/consumption/use» The UK's total energy consumption could be cut if we all make the effort.-lu. energy conservation/efficiency/saving» Investment needs to be put into energy efficiency.–Prepositions-lu. energy from sth» We have reduced the energy we get from coal.• • • Extra Examples:» Solar power is the conversion of the sun's energy into heat and electricity.» Plutonium is a fuel used to produce nuclear energy.» The exploration for new sources of energy is vital for the future of our planet.» Many countries are starting to turn their attention to new forms of energy.» We must invest more in renewable energy sources such as wind and wave power.noun (STRENGTH) B1 [U] the power and ability to be physically and mentally active: » Since I started eating more healthily I've got so much more energy.» I was going to go out this evening, but I just haven't got the energy.» [+ to infinitive] I didn't even have the energy to get out of bed.» APPROVING Her writing is full of passion and energy (= enthusiasm).Thesaurus+: ↑Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasmenergies [plural]F0 the total of all your power and ability to be mentally and physically active: » I'm going to channel all my energies into getting a better job.Thesaurus+: ↑Excitement, interest, energy and enthusiasmWord partners for energy (STRENGTH)• ♯have the energy (to do sth)• ♯expend energy• ♯devote/♯direct energy ♯to/♯towards sth• ♯need/♯require/♯take energy• ♯save/♯waste energy• ♯boundless/♯nervous/♯restless energy• ♯full of/♯bursting with energyWord partners for energy (POWER)• ♯generate/♯produce energy• ♯consume/♯use energy• ♯conserve/♯save energy• energy ♯consumption/♯demand/♯use• energy ♯resources/♯source/♯supplyWord Builder:–Nouns: energy–Adjectives: energetic–Verbs: energize–Adverbs: energeticallyCollocations:–Verbs-lu. have energy (to do sth)» I don't think I have the energy to go to the gym.-lu. expend energy» We don't want players expending too much energy in the early matches.-lu. devote/direct energy to/towards sth» She has devoted most of her energy to feeding the world's starving children.-lu. lack/run out of energy» You need to pace yourself or you will run out of energy.-lu. concentrate energy on sb/sth» He is happy to concentrate his energies on his regular arts programme and a new radio show.-lu. channel/put energy into sth» The school likes to channel boys' energy into sport.-lu. give (sb/sth) energy» Coffee and sugar both give the body instant energy.-lu. waste energy» I don't waste my energy worrying about things I can't change.-lu. need/require energy» Looking after young children requires a lot of energy.-lu. conserve/save energy» Sit down for a while and save your energy.–Adjectives-lu. boundless/surplus energy» Young children have boundless energy.-lu. high energy» The new exercise craze provides a low-impact, high energy workout.-lu. nervous/restless energy» She was full of nervous energy.-lu. full of energy» She arrived at work feeling cheerful and full of energy.-lu. bursting with energy» You have to be bursting with energy to do the top jobs.–Types-lu. creative/mental/sexual energy» Jon put his creative energy into writing songs.–Nouns-lu. energy level» It is important to rest when your energy levels are low.• • • Extra Examples:» I'm not being lazy - I'm just saving my energy for later.» Her experience and energy are a winning combination in business.» We were struck by the raw energy of the dancers' performances.» For the past month he's been spending all his time and energy on trying to find a job.» I'd like to go out this evening, but I don't think I've got the energy. |
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