保险丝 (bǎo xiǎn sī) — fuse (electrical)
Definition
A technical term for an electrical fuse — a safety device that melts and breaks a circuit when current is too high. Less common in everyday speech; used in electrical, hardware, or repair contexts.
noun
fuse (electrical)
Measure word · 根
Examples
- 保险丝，。Jiā lǐ de bǎo xiǎn sī shāo le, xū yào huàn yì gēn xīn de.The fuse in the house blew, and we need to replace it with a new one.
- 保险丝。Diàn gōng zhèng zài jiǎn chá diàn lù lǐ de bǎo xiǎn sī.The electrician is checking the fuses in the circuit.
- 保险丝。Zhè zhǒng bǎo xiǎn sī néng chéng shòu dà diàn liú.This type of fuse can withstand high current.
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