单词 | volt |
释义 | volt volt1 /vohlt/, n. Elect. the SI unit of potential difference and electromotive force, formally defined to be the difference of electric potential between two points of a conductor carrying a constant current of one ampere, when the power dissipated between these points is equal to one watt. Abbr.: V [1870-75; named after A. VOLTA] volt2 /vohlt/, n. 1. Manège. a. a circular or turning movement of a horse. b. a gait in which a horse going sideways turns around a center, with the head turned outward. 2. Fencing. a sudden movement or leap to avoid a thrust. [1650-60; < F volte < It volta, n. deriv. of voltare to turn < VL *volvitare, freq. of L volvere to turn; see VAULT2] |
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