electric
gb/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/ us/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/
A2
אנגלית
~ 2700
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
A2
property
1
Powered by electricity
Using power from electricity to work.
תבנית שימוש:
an electric [device/appliance/machine]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'electric' with 'electronic'. 'Electric' means powered by electricity, while 'electronic' refers to devices that use electrical circuits to process information.
מילים נרדפות
electrical (Often interchangeable, but 'electrical' is more general and can describe things related to electricity, not just powered by it.)
הפכים
manual (Operated by hand or without electricity.)
צירופים
electric car
|electric light
|electric heater
|electric guitar
|electric motor
נושאים
science
|technology
|daily life
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- We bought an electric car to reduce emissions.
- The room was lit by a single electric bulb.
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I use an electric fan in summer.
- The electric light is very bright.
- He has an electric bike.
- We have an electric oven in the kitchen.
- She plays music on her electric piano.
adjective
B2
property
2
Exciting and intense
Making people feel very excited or full of energy.
תבנית שימוש:
an electric [atmosphere/moment/performance]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may think this means 'related to electricity', but here it is figurative, meaning full of excitement or energy.
מילים נרדפות
thrilling (Similar in meaning, but 'thrilling' often implies excitement mixed with suspense or danger.)
הפכים
dull (Lacking excitement or interest.)
צירופים
electric atmosphere
|electric performance
|electric moment
נושאים
emotions
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
דוגמאות
- The atmosphere in the stadium was electric before the final goal.
- Her speech created an electric mood in the room.
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The game had an electric atmosphere.
- His music made the crowd electric.
- It was an electric night for the team.
- The party was electric after midnight.
- The room felt electric when she entered.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
electric
IPA
GB/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/
US/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/
הברות והטעמה
elec - tric (2 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tric)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: electric
משפחת מילים
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-electric
adjective
Advanced or less common
electrification
noun C1
ביטויים
electric current
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk kˈɚənt/
fixed phrase
technical
Flow of electric charge
The movement of electricity through something like a wire.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.