electrical
UK/i'lektrikәl/US
IELTSB1
Definitions
adj.
Relating to, operating by, or concerned with electricity, especially as a field or system.
电的；与电有关的；电气的（尤指作为领域或系统）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedelectricrelating to electricity, charged with electricity
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=electrical
electric + -al (relating to) = the broader adjective for the whole domain of electricity — its systems, wiring, and professions. See electric for when to use which.
Common Collocations
- 1.electrical engineer电气工程师
- 2.electrical system电气系统
- 3.electrical fault电气故障
- 4.electrical appliance电器
Example Sentences
- 1.
An electrical fault caused the fire in the basement.
- 2.
She studied electrical engineering at university.