electrical
gb/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/ us/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
B1
Englisch
~ 2400
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
adjective
B1
property
1
related to electricity
About or using electricity.
Verwendungsmuster:
[electrical] [noun]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners often confuse 'electric' and 'electrical'. Use 'electrical' for general matters or systems and 'electric' for specific devices.
Synonyme
electric (Often interchangeable, but 'electric' is more common for devices and machines, while 'electrical' is often used for systems or general matters relating to electricity.)
Antonyme
non-electrical (Describes something that does not use or involve electricity.)
Wortverbindungen
electrical equipment
|electrical power
|electrical signal
|electrical engineer
|electrical system
Themen
science
|technology
|engineering
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The building had serious electrical problems after the storm.
- He studied electrical engineering at university.
- Please turn off all electrical devices before leaving the lab.
- The electrician repaired the electrical wiring in the kitchen.
- Electrical safety is very important in this factory.
Beispiele für Lernende
- This room has many electrical lights.
- My father is an electrical engineer.
- We need to fix the electrical wires.
- Be careful with electrical machines.
- The shop sells electrical tools.
Grammatik
Grundform
electrical
IPA
GB/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
US/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
Silben & Betonung
elec - tric - al (3 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tric)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: electrical
Wortfamilie
Ausdrücke
electrical circuit
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl sˈɚkɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
path for electric current
A closed path that electricity can move through.
Beispiele
- The lamp stopped working because the electrical circuit was broken.
- An electrical circuit must be complete for the light to turn on.
electrical engineering
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl ˈɛnd͡ʒənˈɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
engineering with electricity and electronics
The work and study of making and fixing things that use electricity.
Beispiele
- She decided to major in electrical engineering.
- Electrical engineering covers topics from power generation to microchips.
electrical power
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl pˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase
energy from electricity
Energy that comes from electricity.
Beispiele
- The city suffered a loss of electrical power during the storm.
- Electrical power is essential for modern life.
electrical wiring
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl wˈaɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
system of wires for electricity
Wires that carry electricity inside a building or machine.
Beispiele
- The old house needs new electrical wiring.
- Faulty electrical wiring can cause fires.
electrical appliance
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl əplˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
device that uses electricity
A machine or tool that works using electricity.
Beispiele
- The store sells all kinds of electrical appliances.
- Always keep electrical appliances away from water.
- A fridge is an example of an electrical appliance.
- The label lists how much power the electrical appliance uses each year.
- Parents should teach children how to use electrical appliances safely.