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发电机
fādiànjī
Description
发电机是一种可以产生电的机器。
A 发电机 is a machine that can generate electricity.
停电的时候，有些工厂会用发电机来发电。
When the power goes out, some factories use 发电机 to generate electricity.
Meanings
发电机fādiànjī
generator; dynamo
这台发电机可以给整栋楼供电。
This generator can power the entire building.
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Notes
- Etymology
发 (produce) + 电 (electricity) + 机 (machine) = electricity-producing machine.
- Nuance
发电机 makes electricity; 电动机 (motor) uses electricity to create motion.
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