amplifier
A device, especially in a sound system, that increases the strength of an electrical signal to make sound louder or more powerful. It is a central component in audio equipment, musical instruments, and telecommunications.
Exemplos
3 de 5I need to plug my electric guitar into the amplifier to hear it properly.
I need to connect my guitar to the signal booster to hear the sound.
The laboratory utilized a high-precision amplifier to detect the faint electrical impulses.
The lab used a precise electronic device to strengthen weak electrical signals.
Turn up the amp; I can't hear the bass at all!
Increase the volume on the device so I can hear the low notes.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Ample' (meaning plenty or large) plus the suffix '-ifier' (meaning something that makes). An amplifier is a 'maker of more sound.'
Quiz rápido
Without a powerful _____, the band's music wouldn't be loud enough for the stadium crowd.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: amplifier
Exemplos
I need to plug my electric guitar into the amplifier to hear it properly.
everydayI need to connect my guitar to the signal booster to hear the sound.
The laboratory utilized a high-precision amplifier to detect the faint electrical impulses.
formalThe lab used a precise electronic device to strengthen weak electrical signals.
Turn up the amp; I can't hear the bass at all!
informalIncrease the volume on the device so I can hear the low notes.
Signal degradation was minimized through the implementation of an operational amplifier.
academicLoss of quality was reduced by using a specific type of electronic signal booster.
Our new line of audio amplifiers will be marketed to high-end home theater enthusiasts.
businessThe company's new sound boosters will be sold to people who love expensive home cinemas.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
crank up the amplifier
to turn the volume up very high
practice amplifier
a small amplifier used for home practice
headphone amplifier
a small device to improve the sound quality of headphones
Frequentemente confundido com
An amplifier boosts the electrical signal, while a speaker converts that signal into audible sound waves.
A receiver is a more complex unit that includes an amplifier but also has a radio tuner and input selectors.
Notas de uso
The word is very often shortened to 'amp' in both casual speech and technical music contexts. While it technically refers to any signal booster, in general conversation, it almost always refers to audio equipment.
Erros comuns
Learners often point at a speaker and call it an 'amplifier.' Remember that the amplifier is the box with the knobs that processes the sound, not the part the sound comes out of.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Ample' (meaning plenty or large) plus the suffix '-ifier' (meaning something that makes). An amplifier is a 'maker of more sound.'
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'amplificare', meaning to enlarge or broaden, from 'amplus' (large) and 'facere' (to make).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The amplifier is an iconic symbol in rock and roll history, often associated with the 'Wall of Sound' and the cultural shift toward loud, public music performances in the 1960s.
Quiz rápido
Without a powerful _____, the band's music wouldn't be loud enough for the stadium crowd.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: amplifier
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