单词 | energy |
释义 | energyenergiesenergyenergy AC /ˈenədʒi $ -ər-/ noun [uncountable and countable] (plural energies)1 power from oil, coal etc that produces heat, movement etc: Switch off lights and save energy.light请关灯节约能源。2the physical and mental strength that makes you able to do things without getting tired: Kids are always full of energy.kidbe孩子总是精力充沛。(have) the energy to do somethingI didn’t have the energy to walk.我没有力气走了。Managers put time and energy into their artists’ careers.managerartistcareer经纪人要在旗下艺术家的事业中投入时间和精力。COLLOCATIONS: energytypes of energysolar energy (=from sunlight)They use solar energy for heating water.heatnuclear/atomic energySome countries rely heavily on nuclear energy.countrywind energyWind energy is used to generate electricity.beusewave energy (=from the movement of the sea)wave energy projects near the coastprojectrenewable energy (=from things that will always exist or can be replaced)The government wants to encourage the use of renewable energy.wantclean energy (=which does not cause pollution)Could this be a source of cheap, clean energy?canalternative energy (=not oil, coal, or nuclear energy)The crisis has led to greater interest in alternative energy.haveleadgreatverbsto use energyWe should try to use energy efficiently.shallto save energyThe website gives information on how to save energy in your home.giveto generate/produce energyThe wind farm can produce enough energy to supply 2,000 homes.hometo supply/provide energyThese small local power plants provide cheap energy.plantenergy + nounenergy use (also energy consumption formal)How can we cut energy use?We all need to reduce our energy consumption.energy efficiencyThere is an urgent need to improve energy efficiency.beenergy resourcesThe world’s energy resources will not last forever.resourceenergy needsChina’s rapidly increasing energy needsincreaseneednoun + energya source/form of energyWe must explore other sources of energy.source |
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