electronic
/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/ · /ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪk/
CEFR level B1Topic TechnologyWord #2142 in the learning path
电子的；电子设备的
Definitions
adj. using circuits to control electrical signals
电子的；电子设备的
adj. stored, sent, or accessed using computers
电子形式的；数字化的
Example
Please switch off your electronic devices during the performance.
演出期间请关闭电子设备。
Electronic health records can help doctors share information efficiently, but strong safeguards are needed to protect patient privacy.
电子健康档案能帮助医生高效共享信息，但必须采取有力措施保护患者隐私。
Collocations
- electronic devices
- electronic records
- electronic payment
- electronic waste
Word family
- electron (n.)
- electronics (n.)
- electronically (adv.)
Usage tip
electronic强调电子电路；electric泛指用电的。
FAQ
- What does electronic mean?
- using circuits to control electrical signals stored, sent, or accessed using computers
- How is electronic pronounced?
- UK /ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/, US /ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
