Word · CEFR C1 · Frequency #33715
unplug
/ˌʌnˈplʌg/
verb
拔掉…的插头
pull the plug of (an electrical appliance) and make it stop working
此处指拔掉电器电源插头，而非拔出塞子等。
- 1.
To disconnect from a supply, especially an electrical socket.
从电源断开,尤其是电插座。
- 2.
To stop using electronic devices, especially for relaxation or to reduce stress.
停止使用电子设备,尤其是为了放松或减轻压力。
- 3.
To remove a blockage from (especially a water pipe or drain).
去除堵塞物(尤其是水管或排水管)。
- 4.
To temporarily disconnect from worldly experiences.
暂时与世隔绝
从电源断开,尤其是电插座。；停止使用电子设备,尤其是为了放松或减轻压力。；去除堵塞物(尤其是水管或排水管)。；暂时与世隔绝；拔开...的塞子
In use
Before cleaning the kitchen, always unplug the toaster.
I unplugged the TV during the thunderstorm to protect it.
They are unplugging the microwave before the kitchen renovation starts.
unplug something
Please unplug the charger before cleaning.
清洁前请拔掉充电器的插头。
be unplugged
常用于被动语态，表示状态。
The TV is unplugged during a storm.
雷雨时电视被拔掉了插头。
unplug something from something
He unplugged the cable from the wall socket.
Connections
Confusing words
- disconnect
- 断开连接（尤指断开电源或数据线） · unplug 专指拔掉电源插头；disconnect 泛指切断任何连接，包括信号线、数据线等
Word family
- unplugs
- third person singular
- unplugged
- past, past participle
- unplugging
- present participle
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
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