flashlight
/ˈflæʃlaɪt/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #3166 in the learning path
手电筒
Definitions
n. A small portable electric light powered by batteries.
手电筒
Example
She used a flashlight to look under the bed.
她用手电筒照着查看床底。
Households should keep a flashlight readily available to improve safety during unexpected power cuts.
家庭应将手电筒放在随手可取的地方，以提高突发停电时的安全性。
Collocations
- turn on a flashlight
- shine a flashlight
- flashlight beam
Synonyms
- torch
Usage tip
手电筒的美式说法；英式通常用torch。
FAQ
- What does flashlight mean?
- A small portable electric light powered by batteries.
- How is flashlight pronounced?
- UK /ˈflæʃlaɪt/, US /ˈflæʃlaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
