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断电
duàndiàn
Description
“断电”的意思是电停了，不能用电灯、电脑或者别的电器。
"断电" means the power is out, so you can't use lights, computers, or other electrical devices.
可能是坏了，也可能是有人先把电关掉。
It could be broken, or someone might have turned off the power first.
Meanings
断电duàndiàn
power goes out; power outage
昨天晚上突然断电了。
The power went out suddenly last night.
断电duàndiàn
to cut off the electricity supply
修电线以前要先断电。
You must cut the power before fixing the wires.
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Notes
- Etymology
断 (to cut/break) + 电 (electricity), literally 'cut electricity'.
- Nuance
断电 often means power was actively cut; 停电 stresses a general outage.
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