electricity

[US]/ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
[UK]/ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. power or energy that is used to make machines work, to provide light for buildings, etc.

Phrases & Collocations

static electricity

generate electricity

electricity supply

electricity generation

save electricity

produce electricity

electricity grid

conduct electricity

electricity transmission

quantity of electricity

generation of electricity

electricity meter

current electricity

make electricity

positive electricity

negative electricity

Example Sentences

electricity bills; electricity costs.

the electricity was back on.

the use of electricity for lighting

the price of electricity rose fourfold.

methods of electricity generation.

the electricity was off for four days.

Instead of electricity, there were kerosene lanterns.

a jolt of electricity; a jolt of whiskey.

the generation of electricity by steam or water power

The electricity shuts off at midnight.

How much was the bill for the electricity?

the generation of electricity by water-power

Is the water / electricity on yet?

If we charge it with electricity, it will become magnetic.

Is it charged with electricity?

Copper conducts electricity well.

a cutoff of funds; an electricity cutoff.

By and by electricity will take the place of coal.

Real-world Examples

99% of its electricity is generated from renewable resources.

Source: Travel around the world

They quickly observed alarming electricity in Iran.

Source: CNN Listening Collection October 2022

There was no electricity, and our water supply was a nearby stream.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Smarter machines that use less electricity, less water.

Source: Gates Couple Interview Transcript

Synthetic materials charge static electricity, but flax discharges it.

Source: Listening Digest

In fact, they didn't have any electricity.

Source: Yilin Edition Oxford High School English (Elective 11)

Machines make the electricity that lights your home.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

The place has no electricity at all, no photocopiers.

Source: Past English Major Level 4 Listening Exam Questions (with Translations)

Some families had no electricity for a whole month.

Source: Shanghai Education Oxford Edition Junior High School English Grade Nine, Volume Two

They have no running water, they have no electricity.

Source: BBC Listening February 2023 Collection

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