electrify

electrify
[ɪˈlɛktrɪfʌɪ]
(-ies, -ied)
  1. [with obj.]charge with electricity; pass an electric current through
    使起电;使带电
    [as adj. electrified]an electrified fence.
    一个带电的篱笆。
    ■(常作 be electrified)convert (a machine or system, especially a railway line) to the use of electrical power
    使(机器或系统,尤指铁路)电气化
    ■[often as adj. electrifying](figurative)cause a sudden sense of thrilling excitement in (someone)
    (喻)使(某人)突然兴奋、紧张激动
    the electrifying effect produced by Coleridge's passionate eloquence.
    柯尔律治热情言辞所产生的令人兴奋的效果。
派生
electrification
noun
electrifier
noun
语源
  1. mid 18th cent.: from electric + -fy
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