electric-powered
UK/ɪˌlektrɪk ˈpaʊəd/US/ɪˌlektrɪk ˈpaʊərd/
释义
adj.
由电力驱动的;电动的
词源
概述
该词是工业革命后电力应用普及的产物,属复合型现代英语词汇。electric 追溯至希腊语 ēlektron(琥珀),因摩擦生电现象得名;power 源自拉丁语 posse(能够),经法语融入英语。两者组合后字面意为“被电力赋予动力的”,精准描述了依靠电能而非燃料驱动的技术特征,如车辆、工具等。
例句
“The city plans to replace all diesel buses with electric-powered models by 2030.”
该市计划到2030年将所有柴油公交车更换为电动车型。
“This electric-powered drill is more environmentally friendly than gas-powered alternatives.”
这款电动钻机比汽油动力的替代品更环保。
“Many households are switching to electric-powered heating systems to reduce carbon emissions.”
许多家庭正在转向电力供暖系统以减少碳排放。