electric

• Относящийся к электричеству или работающий от него; также используется в переносном смысле для описания очень волнующей или напряжённой атмосферы.

Relating to or operated by electricity; also used figuratively to describe a very exciting or tense atmosphere.

1. Powered by electricityA1formal

   Operated by or using electricity.

   Электрический

   • She bought an electric kettle for the kitchen.
   • The car is fully electric and produces no emissions.
   • Electric lights replaced gas lamps in the city.

2. Producing electricityA2formal

   Relating to the generation or transmission of electrical energy.

   Производящий электричество

   • The electric company is upgrading the power grid.
   • Electric generators provide backup power during outages.
   • The electric current flows through the wires.

   Synonymselectricalelectromotive

3. Exciting or thrillingB2informal

   Used metaphorically to describe a feeling of intense excitement or energy.

   Электризующий

   • The atmosphere at the concert was electric.
   • There was an electric tension in the room before the announcement.
   • Her performance had an electric effect on the audience.

   Synonymschargeddynamicelectrifyingexcitinggalvanizingrousingstirringthrilling

   Antonymsboringdullflatlifelesstameunexcitinguninspiring

• Существительное, обозначающее транспортное средство, обычно автомобиль, которое работает на электричестве, а не на топливе.

A noun referring to a vehicle, typically a car, that is powered by electricity rather than fuel.

1. Electric carB1informal

   A vehicle that is powered by electricity rather than gasoline or diesel.

   Электромобиль

   • She bought a new electric last week.
   • Electrics are becoming more popular due to lower running costs.
   • He prefers driving an electric because it's better for the environment.

   Antonymsdieselgasolinehybrid