electric
/ɪˈlektrɪk/
CEFR level A2Topic TechnologyWord #911 in the learning path
电的；电动的
Definitions
adj. Using, producing, or relating to electricity.
电的；电动的
adj. Full of excitement and energy.
令人激动的
Example
Our electric kettle boils water in two minutes.
我们的电水壶两分钟就能把水烧开。
Electric buses can reduce urban air pollution, especially when their power comes from renewable sources.
电动公交车可以减少城市空气污染，尤其是在使用可再生能源供电时。
Collocations
- electric car
- electric current
- electric shock
- electric atmosphere
Word family
- electricity (n.)
- electrical (adj.)
- electrically (adv.)
- electrician (n.)
Usage tip
电动设备多用electric；电气系统多用electrical。
FAQ
- What does electric mean?
- Using, producing, or relating to electricity. Full of excitement and energy.
- How is electric pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈlektrɪk/, US /ɪˈlektrɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
