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wire

UK/'waiә/US
NGSL 3kB1

Definitions

n.

A thin, flexible thread of metal used to carry electricity or to fasten things.

金属丝,铁丝;电线,导线

v.

To fasten or connect with wire; to install electrical wiring in a building.

用金属丝捆扎;安装电线

Root Breakdown

Native English
wireother
=wire

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The electrician used copper wire to connect the new circuit breaker.

  • 2.

    She received an urgent wire from her colleague asking for immediate assistance.

  • 3.

    Thieves managed to cut the security fence wire without triggering the alarm.

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