electricity
/ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
CEFR level A2Topic ScienceWord #1006 in the learning path
电；电力
Definitions
n. Energy carried by charged particles, used to power devices
电；电力
Example
The storm cut off electricity to our entire street.
暴风雨导致我们整条街停电了。
Generating electricity from renewable sources can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
利用可再生能源发电可以减少对化石燃料的依赖，并降低温室气体排放。
Collocations
- generate electricity
- electricity supply
- an electricity bill
- save electricity
Word family
- electric (adj.)
- electrical (adj.)
- electrician (n.)
- electrify (v.)
Synonyms
- electric power
Usage tip
electricity不可数；electric多指用电的，electrical指电相关的。
FAQ
- What does electricity mean?
- Energy carried by charged particles, used to power devices
- How is electricity pronounced?
- UK /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/, US /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
