Phrase
heat energy
noun
热能
the energy that something has because of its temperature; thermal energy
- 1.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
热能
[医] 热能
In use
The heater converts electrical energy into heat energy to keep the room warm.
Water stores a large amount of heat energy, which is why it takes time to boil.
When wood burns, it releases heat energy that you can feel nearby.
generate heat energy
动词常用generate, produce, convert等。
The reactor can generate heat energy efficiently.
反应堆能高效地产生热能。
convert sth into heat energy
Solar panels convert sunlight into heat energy.
太阳能电池板将阳光转化为热能。
heat energy is produced/generated
被动结构常用来强调过程。
Heat energy is produced when fuel is burned.
燃料燃烧时会产生热能。
Common mistakes
The machine can produce a heat energy.The machine can produce heat energy.
汉语中“热能”不可数，英文中也不加不定冠词“a”，需去掉。
We can make heat energy from the sun.We can generate heat energy from the sun.
“make”不用于能量的产生，常用“generate”或“produce”搭配“heat energy”。
Connections
Confusing words
- heat
- 热 · heat（热）指热量或热传递，而heat energy（热能）是能量的一种形式。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
不可数名词，常与动词generate, produce, convert等搭配。
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