hydroelectric
/ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlektrɪk/ · /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlektrɪk/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #5482 in the learning path
水力发电的
Definitions
adj. Relating to electricity produced by the movement of water.
水力发电的
Example
We visited a hydroelectric dam during our mountain holiday.
我们在山区度假时参观了一座水电大坝。
Hydroelectric power can reduce dependence on fossil fuels, although large dams may disrupt river ecosystems.
水力发电可以减少对化石燃料的依赖，但大型水坝可能扰乱河流生态系统。
Collocations
- hydroelectric power
- hydroelectric dam
- hydroelectric power station
Word family
- hydroelectricity (n.)
Usage tip
常修饰power或power station；名词为hydroelectricity。
FAQ
- What does hydroelectric mean?
- Relating to electricity produced by the movement of water.
- How is hydroelectric pronounced?
- UK /ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlektrɪk/, US /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlektrɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
