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high-efficiency

UK/self-ɪ'fɪʃ(ə)nsɪ/US

Definitions

adj.

Performing with minimal waste of energy or resources

高效的;高效率的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
highroot
+
-connector
+
ef-out of, from
+
ficmake, do
+
-iencysuffix
=high-efficiency

high + efficiency, where efficiency comes from ef- (out) + fic (facere 'make, do'): the power to 'get things done out' with little waste. High-efficiency means a high ratio of useful output to input.

Root fac still carries 273 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.high-efficiency system高效系统
  • 2.high-efficiency appliance高效电器
  • 3.high-efficiency motor高效电机

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    We switched to high-efficiency LED bulbs to cut the power bill.

  • 2.

    The plant uses a high-efficiency filtration system.

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