"hydro" in Chinese (Simplified)
水电站水电
Definition
“Hydro” 是指由水力发电产生的电力或水电站的非正式说法。在某些地区,人们也用它代指电费或电力供应。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
主要在加拿大等地区口语中常用,并不常见于其他英语国家。作电力、供电或水电站的俗称。在中文里要用“水电站”或“水电”来表达,不单独用“hydro”。
Examples
Many homes in Canada use hydro for power.
在加拿大,许多家庭使用**水电**供电。
The city built a new hydro plant by the river.
该市在河边建了一座新的**水电站**。
My parents pay the hydro bill every month.
我父母每月都要交**水电**费。
Did you remember to call the hydro company before moving in?
你搬家前有记得联系**水电**公司吗?
We're saving money by switching to hydro for most of our energy needs.
我们通过用**水电**满足大部分能源需求来节省开支。
All set—the hydro's turned on and the lights are working.
都安排好了——**水电**已接通,灯也亮了。