Electricity Meaning in English

word

US

/ɪˌɫɛkˈtɹɪsəti/

i-lek-TRI-suh-tee

UK

/ɪlɛktɹˈɪsɪtˌi/

i-lek-TRI-si-tee

释义

A form of energy that powers lights, machines, and many devices. It can also refer to the supply of electric power in a building or area.

用法与细微差别

Usually uncountable: say 'electricity' not 'an electricity'. Common combinations include 'generate electricity', 'use electricity', 'the electricity went out', and 'an electricity bill'. Do not confuse it with 'electric' (adjective) or 'electrical' (related to systems/devices).

• Spanish: electricidad
• Portuguese (BR): eletricidade
• Portuguese (PT): eletricidade
• Chinese (Simplified): 电
• Chinese (Traditional): 電
• Hindi: बिजली
• Arabic: الكهرباء
• Bengali: বিদ্যুৎ
• Russian: электричество
• Japanese: 電気
• Vietnamese: điện
• Korean: 전기
• Turkish: elektrik
• Urdu: بجلی
• Indonesian: listrik

例句

We use electricity to turn on the lights.

basic

The house has no electricity today.

basic

Solar panels can make electricity.

basic

The electricity went out right in the middle of dinner.

natural

We're trying to save electricity, so we unplug things at night.

natural

My electricity bill was so high this month.

natural