电
electricity; lightning; telegram; get an electric shock; send a telegram
Meanings
6 senses · 26 examplesnoun
electricity; electrical phenomenon
Refers to the natural phenomenon and modern energy source widely used in daily life and industry.
Electricity is an essential energy source for modern life.
Factories rely on electricity to run machines.
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Solar energy can be converted into electricity.
The power outage stopped us from using our computers.
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular.
noun
lightning
literaryUsed in fixed phrases and literary contexts.
You can often see thunder and lightning during thunderstorms.
The race car zoomed past the finish line at lightning speed.
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The night of lightning and thunder made people feel scared.
A streak of lightning cut across the sky.
The heavy rain came with flashes of lightning.
verb
get an electric shock
informalUsed in informal daily spoken contexts to describe accidentally touching an electrical current.
This old power switch leaks electricity; touching it accidentally will give you a shock.
I got an electric shock when I plugged in the plug just now.
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Kids shouldn't play with electric wires, be careful not to get shocked.
Touching a switch with wet hands can easily give you a shock.
Be sure to cut off the power before repairing appliances to avoid getting shocked.
noun
telegram; cable
formalRefers to official or formal written messages sent via electrical transmission.
He received an urgent telegram.
We sent a condolence telegram to mourn the deceased elder.
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We sent a telegram to congratulate our distant relatives and friends.
In the old days, people relied on telegrams to send urgent messages.
This telegram is an official formal notice.
verb
send a telegram; cable
formalUsed to describe the act of sending an official or urgent message via electrical transmission.
We will send a telegram to our alma mater to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
He sent a telegram to the embassy to seek consular assistance.
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The company sent a telegram to the customer to confirm the order details.
The organizer sent a telegram to the winners to inform them of the award ceremony details.
noun
surname Dian
A rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Dian is a new colleague at our company.
Professor Dian teaches history at the university.