electric
gb/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/ us/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/
A2
Englisch
~ 2700
elektromos, felvillanyozó
A2
1
elektromos
A2
Verwendungsmuster:
an electric [device/appliance/machine]
We bought an electric car to reduce emissions.
Elektromos autót vettünk, hogy csökkentsük a kibocsátást.
The room was lit by a single electric bulb.
A szobát egyetlen villanykörte világította meg.
She plugged in the electric kettle to make tea.
This electric drill is much faster than the old one.
The band played an amazing solo on the electric guitar.
Beispiele für Lernende
I use an electric fan in summer.
Nyáron elektromos ventilátort használok.
The electric light is very bright.
Az elektromos lámpa nagyon erősen világít.
He has an electric bike.
We have an electric oven in the kitchen.
She plays music on her electric piano.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'electric' with 'electronic'. 'Electric' means powered by electricity, while 'electronic' refers to devices that use electrical circuits to process information.
Bedeutung
Powered by electricity
Wortverbindungen
electric car
|electric light
|electric heater
|electric guitar
|electric motor
Synonyme
electrical (Often interchangeable, but 'electrical' is more general and can describe things related to electricity, not just powered by it.)
Antonyme
manual (Operated by hand or without electricity.)
Themen
science
|technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
Using power from electricity to work.
Using or operated by electricity as a source of energy.
B2
2
Verwendungsmuster:
an electric [atmosphere/moment/performance]
The atmosphere in the stadium was electric before the final goal.
A döntő gól előtt felvillanyozó volt a hangulat a stadionban.
Her speech created an electric mood in the room.
Beszéde felvillanyozó hangulatot teremtett a teremben.
It was an electric night at the concert.
The crowd gave an electric response to the announcement.
The debate had an electric tension that kept everyone engaged.
Beispiele für Lernende
The game had an electric atmosphere.
A meccsen felvillanyozó volt a hangulat.
His music made the crowd electric.
Zenéje felvillanyozta a közönséget.
It was an electric night for the team.
The party was electric after midnight.
The room felt electric when she entered.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may think this means 'related to electricity', but here it is figurative, meaning full of excitement or energy.
Bedeutung
Exciting and intense
Wortverbindungen
electric atmosphere
|electric performance
|electric moment
Synonyme
thrilling (Similar in meaning, but 'thrilling' often implies excitement mixed with suspense or danger.)
Antonyme
dull (Lacking excitement or interest.)
Themen
emotions
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Making people feel very excited or full of energy.
Causing a sudden feeling of excitement, energy, or tension.
Grammatik
Grundform
electric
IPA
GB/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/
US/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/
Silben & Betonung
elec - tric (2 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tric)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: electric
Wortfamilie
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-electric
adjective
Advanced or less common
electrification
noun C1
Ausdrücke
electric current
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk kˈɚənt/
fixed phrase
technical
Flow of electric charge
The movement of electricity through something like a wire.
Beispiele
- An electric current flows through the circuit when the switch is on.
- Electric current is measured in amperes.
electric shock
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk ʃˈɑk/
fixed phrase
Sudden jolt from electricity
A sudden pain or injury when electricity goes through your body.
Beispiele
- He got an electric shock when he touched the bare wire.
- Be careful not to give yourself an electric shock while fixing the plug.
electric vehicle
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk vˈiɪkəl/
fixed phrase
Vehicle powered by electricity
A car, bus, or other vehicle that runs on electricity instead of gasoline or diesel.
Beispiele
- Electric vehicles are becoming cheaper and more common.
- Electric vehicles are becoming more popular due to environmental concerns.
- He bought an electric vehicle to save on fuel costs.
- He bought an electric vehicle to save fuel costs.