wire
A wire is a thin, flexible thread of metal. It is commonly used to carry electricity between devices or to fasten objects together.
예시
3 / 5The lamp stopped working because the wire was broken.
The lamp stopped working because the metal thread was broken.
The technician replaced the damaged wire in the server room.
The technician changed the broken electrical thread in the computer room.
Do you have a wire I can use to hang this picture?
Do you have a thin metal string to hang this picture?
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Imagine the letter 'W' made out of a thin, bendy piece of metal.
빠른 퀴즈
The electrician is fixing the ___ in the kitchen walls.
정답!
정답은: wire
예시
The lamp stopped working because the wire was broken.
everydayThe lamp stopped working because the metal thread was broken.
The technician replaced the damaged wire in the server room.
formalThe technician changed the broken electrical thread in the computer room.
Do you have a wire I can use to hang this picture?
informalDo you have a thin metal string to hang this picture?
Copper wire is frequently used in scientific experiments due to its conductivity.
academicThin copper metal is used in science because electricity moves through it easily.
We will send the funds to your account via wire transfer today.
businessWe will send the money to your account electronically today.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
down to the wire
until the very last minute
under the wire
just in time
live wire
an energetic person or a wire with electricity
자주 혼동되는 단어
A cable is usually a thick bundle of many wires inside a protective cover.
String is made of fiber or fabric, while wire is always made of metal.
사용 참고사항
Use 'wire' when talking about the individual metal strands or the material itself. When talking about the cords for your computer or TV, 'cable' is also very common.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'wire' for 'string' when tying a package; remember that 'wire' must be metal.
암기 팁
Imagine the letter 'W' made out of a thin, bendy piece of metal.
어원
From the Old English 'wir', meaning a metal thread, originating from a root meaning 'to twist'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many English-speaking countries, 'wire' is a common term for sending money electronically through a bank (wire transfer).
빠른 퀴즈
The electrician is fixing the ___ in the kitchen walls.
정답!
정답은: wire
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
Home 관련 단어
dining room
A1A specific room in a house or building used primarily for eating meals. It usually contains a large table and several chairs for family members and guests.
garage
A1A garage is a building or a part of a house where you keep cars or other vehicles to protect them. It can also be a place where a mechanic repairs cars or where people sell fuel.
basement
A1A basement is the lowest floor of a building, usually located partly or completely underground. It is commonly used for storage, laundry, or as an extra living space in a home.
balcony
A1A balcony is an outdoor platform that is attached to the upper floor of a building. It is usually surrounded by a low wall or railing for safety and is used for sitting or looking at the view.
porch
A1A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building. It typically has a roof and serves as a space to sit outside while being protected from rain or direct sun.
drawer
A1A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.
fridge
A1A fridge is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for longer. It is the shortened, most common name for a refrigerator used in daily life.
stove
A1A stove is a large piece of kitchen equipment used for cooking food. It provides heat through burners on the top or an enclosed space called an oven.
microwave
A1A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.
washing machine
A1A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.
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