Word
brownouts
/ˈbraunaut/
noun
电压下降；灯光变暗
brownouts is the plural of brownout.
A period of reduced voltage in an electrical power supply, causing lights to dim.
区别于blackout（完全停电）。
- 1.
A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.
交流电压降低导致照明减弱的时期
- 2.
A temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.
视觉暂时变暗(通常呈褐色,伴有周边视野丧失或管状视野)
- 3.
A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.
临时关闭消防站,通常由于预算限制
- 4.
A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night.
白天停电(区别于夜间停电)
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)
In use
The old building often has a brownout when too many appliances are turned on at once.
A brief brownout during the heatwave caused the air conditioners to run at lower power.
Residents reported several brownouts last night, but the power never went out completely.
Connections
Word family
- brownouts
- plural
Learner notes
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