electric
/ɪˈlektrɪk; ɪ`lɛktrɪk/ adj
1 [attrib 作定语]
(a) producing electricity 发电的
an electric generator 发电机.
(b) produced by electricity 由电产生的
an electric current 电流. =>App 11 见附录11.
(c) used in the conveying of electricity 用於导电的
an electric plug, socket, flex, etc 电源插头、 插座、 皮线等.
(d) using electrical power 使用电力的
an electric cooker, iron, light, etc 电炉、 电熨斗、 电灯等.
2 (fig 比喻) causing sudden excitement, esp in a group of people 使人（尤指人群）突然兴奋的
an electric atmosphere 令人激动的气氛
The news had an electric effect. 这消息顿时使群情激昂.