volt
gb/vˈoʊlt/ us/vˈoʊlt/
B2
Англійська
~ 7200
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
technical
B2
quantity
1
unit of electric potential
A unit for measuring how strong an electric force is that pushes electric charge, used in science and electronics.
Модель уживання:
[something] is [number] volts
Поширена помилка:
Learners often confuse 'volt' with other electrical units like 'watt' or 'amp'. A *volt* measures electric potential (how strong the push on the charge is), an *amp* measures current (how much charge flows), and a *watt* measures power (how fast energy is used). Another mistake is using the singular with numbers, e.g. saying 'five volt' instead of the correct 'five volts'.
Синоніми
voltage unit (A descriptive phrase; emphasizes that the volt is a unit for voltage, not a different concept.)
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electric potential unit (More formal and technical; highlights that the volt measures electric potential.)
Словосполучення
measured in volts
|a 12-volt battery
|5-volt charger
|volts of electricity
|110 volts
|high-voltage (in volts)
Теми
science
|physics
|technology
Приклади
- Household outlets in many countries provide about 230 volts.
- This phone charger outputs only five volts, which is safe for small devices.
- The experiment showed that the lamp needed at least twelve volts to light up properly.
- Multimeters can be used to measure how many volts are across a battery.
- The label on the power supply clearly states its maximum output in volts and amps.
Навчальні приклади
- This battery gives nine volts.
- The light does not turn on because the volts are too low.
- We used a tool to check how many volts are in the wire.
- The phone charger changes the volts from the wall to a lower number.
- In science class we wrote the number of volts next to each battery.
Іменник
technical
C2
action
2
evasive move in fencing
In the sport of fencing, a fast jump or turn to the side or back to get away from an opponent’s hit.
Модель уживання:
to make a volt
Поширена помилка:
Learners may think this 'volt' is related to electricity because the spelling is the same. In this fencing meaning, 'volt' is a specialized sports term and has nothing to do with electric units.
Синоніми
evasive move (More general; can describe any avoiding movement, not just this specific fencing action.)
Словосполучення
make a volt
|execute a volt
|a defensive volt
Теми
sports
|martial_arts
Приклади
- The fencer made a quick volt to avoid the lunge.
- By using a well-timed volt, she slipped past his attack and countered.
- The coach reminded the students that a volt should be controlled, not simply a wild jump.
- He relied on a dramatic volt rather than a simple parry to escape the attack.
- In historical fencing manuals, the volt is shown as a large step off the line of attack.
Навчальні приклади
- The fencer makes a volt to the side.
- She wins the point with a fast volt and then a hit.
- Our coach teaches us how to do a safe volt.
- He uses a volt when the attack is too strong.
- In this sport, a volt is a way to move away from the sword.
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Словникова форма
volt
IPA
GB/vˈoʊlt/
US/vˈoʊlt/
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volt (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (volt)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: volt
- Plural: volts
Споріднені слова
Forms
volts
noun
Core family
voltage
noun B1
Related words
voltmeter
noun
kilovolt
noun
Advanced or less common
voltaic
adjective
Вирази
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