dynamo

• Eine Maschine, die mechanische Energie in elektrische Energie umwandelt, meist mithilfe einer rotierenden Spule in einem Magnetfeld; im übertragenen Sinn auch ein sehr energischer, tatkräftiger Mensch.

A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically using a rotating coil in a magnetic field; also used figuratively to describe a very energetic person.

1. Electrical generatorB2formaltechnical

   A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically using a commutator.

   Dynamomaschine

   • The old dynamo powered the lighthouse for decades.
   • Engineers installed a new dynamo to generate electricity for the factory.
   • The bicycle's dynamo lights up the front lamp when you pedal.

   Synonymegenerator

2. Energetic personB2informal

   A person who is extremely energetic, active, and full of drive.

   Energiebündel

   • She is a real dynamo at work, always coming up with new ideas.
   • The team leader is a dynamo who motivates everyone around him.
   • He's a human dynamo, working 16 hours a day without complaint.

   Synonymeball of fireeager beaverfireballgo-getterlive wirepowerhouse

   Antonymeidlerlaggardlazybonesloafersluggard