electricity
UK/.ilek'trisiti/US
NGSL 3kIELTSB1
Definitions
n.
A form of energy carried by charged particles, used to power lights, machines, and devices.
电；电能；电力（用于照明、驱动机器和设备）。
n.
A feeling of intense excitement or tension in the air.
（弥漫在空气中的）强烈的兴奋感，紧张刺激的气氛。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedelectricrelating to electricity, charged with electricity
+
-itystate, quality, condition
=electricity
electric + -ity (the state or quality of) = "the amber-like property" itself, turned into a noun. From the physical force that powers devices, it extends to the felt sense of charged excitement: the electricity between two people, the electricity of a live show.
Common Collocations
- 1.generate electricity发电
- 2.electricity bill电费
- 3.electricity supply电力供应
- 4.run on electricity靠电运行
- 5.static electricity静电
Example Sentences
- 1.
A power cut left the whole town without electricity for hours.
- 2.
Most of our electricity now comes from wind and solar power.
- 3.
You could feel the electricity in the crowd as the band walked on.