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electricity

электричество

Meaning of electricity

electric power

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EN-UK/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/
EN-US/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsəti/
RU[elʲɪktrʲɪˈt͡ɕestvə]
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electricity with Russian translation

electricity usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

We lost electricity during last night's storm.

Мы остались без электричества во время вчерашней грозы.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Turn off lights to save electricity.

Выключайте свет, чтобы экономить электричество.

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electricity belongs to the topic "Housing and utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

electricity
электричество
mess
trash
tool
sink
wipe
turn on

electricity synonyms

Related words worth learning together

electricity
Основное слово — общее понятие электрической энергии и её наличия/подачи.
power
Широкое слово: может означать электричество, но также силу или влияние.
electric power
Фокус на энергии в электрической форме, формально и технически.
mains (UK)
Британский термин для сети бытового электричества — «мэйнс», то есть городская сеть питания.
energy
Более широкое понятие; включает электрическую энергию, а также другие формы (тепло, химия и т.д.).
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🇬🇧en

Основное слово — общее понятие электрической энергии и её наличия/подачи.

A2Very Often

We don't have electricity after the storm.

🇬🇧en

Широкое слово: может означать электричество, но также силу или влияние.

A2Very Often

The power went out last night.

🇬🇧en

Фокус на энергии в электрической форме, формально и технически.

B1Often

Electric power is transmitted from the plant to the city.

M
🇬🇧en
mains (UK)

Британский термин для сети бытового электричества — «мэйнс», то есть городская сеть питания.

B1Often

The device must be connected to the mains.

🇬🇧en

Более широкое понятие; включает электрическую энергию, а также другие формы (тепло, химия и т.д.).

A2Very Often

Renewable energy sources include wind and solar.

🇬🇧en

Устройство или система, обеспечивающая электричеством оборудование.

B1Often

The computer's power supply failed.

E
🇬🇧en
electrical grid

Инфраструктура передачи и распределения электроэнергии — сеть, а не сама энергия.

B2Often

The electrical grid must be upgraded for renewable sources.

C
🇬🇧en
circuit

Элемент электрической системы — путь, по которому течёт электричество; технический термин.

B1Often

The circuit tripped when too many appliances were on.

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Questions about this word

What does electricity mean?

electric power

How do you pronounce electricity?

electricity is pronounced as /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is electricity used in a sentence?

We lost electricity during last night's storm. Translation: Мы остались без электричества во время вчерашней грозы.

Is electricity part of Housing and utilities vocabulary?

Yes, electricity (электричество) can be learned in the Housing and utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is electricity part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, electricity (электричество) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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