wire
/ˈwaɪə/ · /ˈwaɪr/
CEFR level B1Topic TechnologyWord #2469 in the learning path
金属丝；电线
Definitions
n. Thin metal drawn into strands, often used to carry electricity.
金属丝；电线
v. To install or connect electrical wires in something.
给…接线；安装电线
Example
A thin wire connects the lamp to its battery.
一根细电线将灯与电池连接起来。
Older buildings often need new electrical wire to meet modern safety standards and support increased energy use.
老建筑往往需要更换电线，以符合现代安全标准并满足增长的用电需求。
Collocations
- copper wire
- electrical wire
- wire fence
- wire up a house
Word family
- wiring (n.)
- wireless (adj.)
- rewire (v.)
Usage tip
wire可指单根金属丝；cable通常更粗或由多股组成。
FAQ
- What does wire mean?
- Thin metal drawn into strands, often used to carry electricity. To install or connect electrical wires in something.
- How is wire pronounced?
- UK /ˈwaɪə/, US /ˈwaɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
