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核能
hénéng
Description
核能是从原子里得到的一种很大的能量。
Nuclear energy is a large amount of energy obtained from atoms.
很多国家用核能来发电。
Many countries use nuclear energy to generate electricity.
Meanings
核能hénéng
nuclear energy or nuclear power
这个电厂用核能发电。
This power plant generates electricity using nuclear energy.
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Notes
- Etymology
核 (nucleus/atomic core) + 能 (energy) — literally 'nuclear energy'.
- Nuance
核能 is the energy source; 核电 refers specifically to nuclear-generated electricity.
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