electrical
gb/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/ us/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
B1
Engleză
~ 2400
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B1
property
1
related to electricity
About or using electricity.
Tipar de utilizare:
[electrical] [noun]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often confuse 'electric' and 'electrical'. Use 'electrical' for general matters or systems and 'electric' for specific devices.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
non-electrical (Describes something that does not use or involve electricity.)
Colocații
electrical equipment
|electrical power
|electrical signal
|electrical engineer
|electrical system
Teme
science
|technology
|engineering
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- 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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
electrical
IPA
GB/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
US/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl/
Silabe și accent
elec - tric - al (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tric)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: electrical
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
electrical circuit
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪkəl sˈɚkɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
path for electric current
A closed path that electricity can move through.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.