electrocution

FREQ #32053

n. 电刑, 电死 [医] 触电死

发音

其它 /ɪˌlɛktɹəˈkjuːʃən/

词形变化

electrocutions 复数 electrocutions

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.

    电刑

    可数 不可数
  2. 2.

    The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.

    电死

    可数 不可数

    The faulty wiring caused the unfortunate worker’s accidental electrocution.

  3. 3.

    A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.

    触电

    可数 非正式 不可数

词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

burning

上位词 5

kill killing execution capital punishment death penalty

词源

Blend of electro- + execution. By surface analysis, electrocute + -ion. Coined in the US around 1888, in relation to the introduction of the electric chair (see quotes).

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