Word
brownout
电压下降;灯光变暗
核心释义
区别于blackout(完全停电)。
A period of reduced voltage in an electrical power supply, causing lights to dim.
- 1.
交流电压降低导致照明减弱的时期
A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.
- 2.
视觉暂时变暗(通常呈褐色,伴有周边视野丧失或管状视野)
A temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.
- 3.
临时关闭消防站,通常由于预算限制
A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.
- 4.
白天停电(区别于夜间停电)
A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night.
暂时性视力模糊;视野变暗;消防站临时关闭;白天停电;交流电压降低导致照明减弱的时期;视觉暂时变暗(通常呈褐色,伴有周边视野丧失或管状视野)
用法In use
The old building often has a brownout when too many appliances are turned on at once.
用法提示:brownout 是名词,表示电压不足导致灯光变暗的短暂状态。
A brief brownout during the heatwave caused the air conditioners to run at lower power.
用法提示:brownout 作单数名词,指一次短暂的电压下降事件。
Residents reported several brownouts last night, but the power never went out completely.
用法提示:brownout 用复数形式 brownouts,指多次电压下降。
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词族Word family
- brownouts
- plural
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