electric
gb/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/ us/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/
A2
Англійська
~ 2700
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A2
property
1
Powered by electricity
Using power from electricity to work.
Модель уживання:
an electric [device/appliance/machine]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'electric' with 'electronic'. 'Electric' means powered by electricity, while 'electronic' refers to devices that use electrical circuits to process information.
Синоніми
electrical (Often interchangeable, but 'electrical' is more general and can describe things related to electricity, not just powered by it.)
Антоніми
manual (Operated by hand or without electricity.)
Словосполучення
electric car
|electric light
|electric heater
|electric guitar
|electric motor
Теми
science
|technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
an electric [atmosphere/moment/performance]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may think this means 'related to electricity', but here it is figurative, meaning full of excitement or energy.
Синоніми
thrilling (Similar in meaning, but 'thrilling' often implies excitement mixed with suspense or danger.)
Антоніми
dull (Lacking excitement or interest.)
Словосполучення
electric atmosphere
|electric performance
|electric moment
Теми
emotions
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
electric
IPA
GB/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/
US/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk/
Склади й наголос
elec - tric (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tric)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: electric
Споріднені слова
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
non-electric
adjective
Advanced or less common
electrification
noun C1
Вирази
electric current
1/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk kˈɚənt/
fixed phrase
technical
Flow of electric charge
The movement of electricity through something like a wire.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.