electrical
gb/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/ us/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
B1
Inglês
~ 2400
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
B1
property
1
related to electricity
About or using electricity.
Padrão de uso:
[electrical] [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse 'electric' and 'electrical'. Use 'electrical' for general matters or systems and 'electric' for specific devices.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
non-electrical (Describes something that does not use or involve electricity.)
Colocações
electrical equipment
|electrical power
|electrical signal
|electrical engineer
|electrical system
Temas
science
|technology
|engineering
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
electrical
AFI
GB/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
US/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
elec - tric - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tric)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: electrical
Família de palavras
Expressões
electrical circuit
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl sˈɚkɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
path for electric current
A closed path that electricity can move through.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.