generator
UK/'dʒenəreɪtə/US/'dʒenәreitә/
GREB1
Definitions
n.
A machine that produces electricity
发电机
n.
A person or thing that originates or produces something
产生者，发生器
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgenerate + -or (agent) = a thing that generates, especially a machine producing electricity. Transparent derivation of generate.
Root gen still carries 140 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.power generator发电机
- 2.backup generator备用发电机
- 3.diesel generator柴油发电机
Example Sentences
- 1.
We ran the lights off a backup generator during the storm.
- 2.
This password generator creates strong, random keys.