单词 | short-circuit |
释义 | short-circuit (once / 69119 pages) v WORD FAMILY short-circuit USAGE EXAMPLESPresident Obama could short-circuit the affair entirely, pardoning Clinton before he leaves office in January. Washington Post(Nov 09, 2016) The void would short-circuit a central mechanism of the law, because consumers can get subsidies only through an ACA marketplace. Wall Street Journal(Oct 31, 2016) The introduction of even microscopic metal particles or other impurities can trigger a short-circuit, overheating and potential explosion. Reuters(Oct 30, 2016) 1v create a short circuit in Syn|Hyper short create, make make or cause to be or to become 2v hamper the progress of; impede short-circuit warm feelings Hyper baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of 3v avoid something unpleasant or laborious Syn|Hyper bypass, get around, go around avoid stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something |
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