circuit
gb/sˈɚkɪt/ us/sˈɚkɪt/
B1
Inglese
~ 2600
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
technical
B1
entity
1
Closed loop for electricity
A path that lets electricity move in a circle from one point back to the start.
Schema d'uso:
an electrical circuit
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'circuit' with 'circular', but 'circuit' in this sense refers to an electrical path, not a shape.
Sinonimi
electrical loop (A less common term but directly describes the path of current.)
Contrari
open circuit (A break in the path that stops the flow of electricity.)
Collocazioni
electrical circuit
|circuit board
|short circuit
|circuit diagram
|circuit breaker
Temi
science
|technology
Esempi
- The engineer tested the circuit for any faults.
- A short circuit can cause serious damage to electrical devices.
- They designed a new circuit for the smartphone's processor.
- The electrician drew a diagram of the circuit before starting work.
Esempi per chi studia
- The light will not work if the circuit is open.
- This simple circuit uses a battery and a bulb.
- I learned how to make a circuit in science class.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
2
Route returning to start point
A path that goes around and comes back to where it started.
Schema d'uso:
to complete [a/the] circuit
Errore comune:
Some learners mix this with 'circle', but 'circuit' refers to a route, not just a shape.
Sinonimi
loop (More informal and commonly used for walking or driving routes.)
Contrari
one-way route (A path that does not return to the starting point.)
Collocazioni
race circuit
|tourist circuit
|walking circuit
Temi
travel
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The runners completed three circuits of the track.
- We followed the tourist circuit around the city.
- The hiking trail forms a circuit through the forest.
Esempi per chi studia
- The bus makes a circuit of the town.
- We walked a circuit around the park.
- The race is on a five-kilometer circuit.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
3
Series of events in rotation
A group of events or shows that happen in different places regularly.
Schema d'uso:
to be on [the] circuit
Sinonimi
tour (Often used for performers or sports teams traveling between locations.)
Contrari
single event (One-time occasion rather than part of a recurring series.)
Collocazioni
tennis circuit
|lecture circuit
|nightclub circuit
Temi
entertainment
|sports
|arts_entertainment
Esempi
- She has been on the professional tennis circuit for ten years.
- The band is popular on the local club circuit.
- He is well known on the lecture circuit.
Esempi per chi studia
- He plays on the golf circuit.
- They travel together on the music circuit.
- She speaks often on the conference circuit.
Sostantivo
technical
B2
entity
4
Path for electronic signals
A path that electronic signals follow inside a computer or device.
Sinonimi
chip circuitry (Refers specifically to small-scale integrated circuits on chips.)
Collocazioni
integrated circuit
|logic circuit
Temi
technology
|computing
|communication
Esempi
- The processor contains millions of tiny circuits.
- An integrated circuit can perform complex tasks quickly.
- They repaired the logic circuit in the control unit.
Esempi per chi studia
- My phone has many small circuits inside.
- The computer chip has an integrated circuit.
- Circuits help computers work fast.
Grammatica
Forma base
circuit
IPA
GB/sˈɚkɪt/
US/sˈɚkɪt/
Sillabe e accento
cir - cuit (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (cir)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: circuit
- Plural: circuit, circuits
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
circuit breaker
1/sˈɚkɪt bɹˈeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Device to stop electricity flow when overloaded
A safety device that stops electricity when there is too much current.
Esempi
- The circuit breaker tripped during the storm.
- You should replace the old circuit breaker in your house.
on the lecture circuit
1/ˈɔn ðə lˈɛkt͡ʃɚ sˈɚkɪt/
fixed phrase
Regularly giving talks in many places
To often give talks at different events or places as part of your work.
Esempi
- He is well known on the lecture circuit for his speeches about climate change.
- She spent years traveling on the lecture circuit.
short circuit
1/ʃˈɔɹt sˈɚkɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
Unintended electrical connection
An electrical problem where current takes a wrong path and can cause danger or damage.
Esempi
- The fire was caused by a short circuit in the wiring.
- A short circuit can happen if wires touch accidentally.