Englanti

electricity

gb/ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/ us/ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
A2 Englanti
~ 2400
Merkitykset
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Substantiivi A2 entity
1

Energy from moving electric charges

Energy that comes from moving electrical charges and can be used to make machines work or produce light and heat.

Käyttömalli: [something] uses electricity
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'electricity' with 'electrical' or 'electric', which are adjectives, not the noun for the energy itself.
Synonyymit
power (A general term for energy supply; not always limited to electrical energy.)
Antonyymit
power outage (Refers to a loss of electrical power supply.)
Kollokaatiot
generate electricity |use electricity |save electricity |electricity supply |electricity bill
Teemat
science |technology |daily life |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • The storm caused a major electricity outage across the city.
  • Solar panels can generate electricity from sunlight.
  • Electricity powers almost every appliance in our homes.
  • Factories need a constant supply of electricity to operate.
  • The cost of electricity has risen sharply this year.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I use electricity to cook food.
  • The lights go off when there is no electricity.
  • We get electricity from the power company.
  • Electricity makes the fan spin.
Substantiivi B2 state
2

Excited or tense atmosphere

A feeling of excitement or tension in the air or between people.

Käyttömalli: there is electricity [in the air/between people]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may think this meaning refers to literal electrical energy instead of an emotional atmosphere.
Synonyymit
excitement (A general feeling of eager enjoyment; less likely to imply tension.)
Antonyymit
calm (A state with no excitement or tension.)
Kollokaatiot
electricity in the air |sense of electricity
Teemat
emotions |social |relationships |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • There was electricity in the air as the band took the stage.
  • You could feel the electricity between the two actors during the scene.
  • The debate was full of electricity and passion.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • There was electricity in the room before the game started.
  • I felt electricity when I met her for the first time.
  • The crowd had electricity before the concert.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
electricity
IPA
GB/ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
US/ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
Tavut ja painotus
elec - tri - city (3 tavua)
Stress on 3rd syllable (city)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: electricity
  • Plural: electricity
Sanaperhe
Core family
electric adjective A2 electrical adjective B1 electrician noun B1 electronic adjective A2
Related words
electrically adverb electronics noun electronically adverb B1
Advanced or less common
electrify verb electrification noun C1 electron noun C1
Ilmaukset

electricity in the air

1
/ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti ˈɪn ðə ˈɛɹ/
idiom

Atmosphere full of excitement or tension

A strong feeling of excitement or tension that many people can feel in a place or situation.

Esimerkit
  • There was electricity in the air before the final whistle.
  • You could sense the electricity in the air at the wedding reception.

generate electricity

1
/d͡ʒˈɛnɚˌeɪt ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
fixed phrase

Produce electrical power

To make electrical energy for use.

Esimerkit
  • Wind turbines generate electricity for thousands of homes.
  • The dam generates electricity by using flowing water.

save electricity

1
/sˈeɪv ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
fixed phrase

Use less electrical power

To reduce the amount of electrical energy you use.

Esimerkit
  • Turn off the lights to save electricity.
  • We installed LED bulbs to save electricity.

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