A compact bilingual guide to everyday electrical appliances.
日常生活电器的双语速查手册。
目录
- 学习目标 & 高频动词
- 基础供电与配件(Charging & Power Basics)
- 电脑与显示设备(Computer & Monitor)
- 电视与家庭影音(TV & Home Entertainment)
- 冰箱:冷藏 vs 冷冻(Fridge vs Freezer)
- 风扇与空调(Fans & Air Conditioning)
- 音频设备:麦克风、耳机、音频接口(Audio Gear)
- 常见场景对话(Dialogues)
- 易错点纠正 & 实用替换句(Fixes & Better Phrases)
1) 学习目标 & 高频动词
学习目标(What you will learn)
- 认识常见电器与配件的 英文名称 与 用途
- 会用 简单句 说明设备问题/需求
- 在商店、家中、宿舍等 真实场景 下沟通
高频动词(必会)
- plug in / unplug:插上 / 拔下
- turn on / turn off:打开 / 关闭
- switch on / switch off:打开 / 关掉(带开关的设备)
- charge / recharge:充电 / 再充电
- connect / disconnect:连接 / 断开
- adjust / increase / decrease:调整 / 增加 / 减少
- power on / shut down:开机 / 关机(计算机等)
2) 基础供电与配件(Charging & Power Basics)
关键词 | Key Terms
- charger:充电器(把墙上交流电转换为设备可用直流电)
- cable:线材(USB-C / Lightning / micro-USB 等)
- power outlet / wall socket:墙壁插座
- plug:插头
- power strip / extension (cord):插线板 / 延长线
- switch:开关
- adapter / converter:转接头 / 转换器(制式或电压)
- surge protector:防雷插座
用途 | Usage
- Use the charger and cable to charge your phone.
- Plug the charger into a wall outlet or a power strip.
- Turn on the switch on the power strip before charging.
示例句 | Examples
- Do you have a USB-C cable I can borrow?
- This outlet is loose. The plug keeps falling out.
- Please don’t overload the power strip.
3) 电脑与显示设备(Computer & Monitor)
关键词 | Key Terms
- monitor:显示器
- keyboard / mouse:键盘 / 鼠标
- CPU / processor:处理器(“电脑的大脑”)
- RAM:内存(运行时临时数据)
- SSD / hard drive:固态 / 机械硬盘(存文件)
- ports / inputs:接口(HDMI, USB, DisplayPort 等)
用途 | Usage
- The monitor displays the image; the CPU processes data.
- RAM helps programs run smoothly; the SSD stores files.
- Connect the monitor via HDMI.
示例句 | Examples
- My computer is slow. I might need more RAM.
- The monitor says “No Signal.” Is the HDMI cable connected?
4) 电视与家庭影音(TV & Home Entertainment)
关键词 | Key Terms
- TV / television:电视
- remote (control):遥控器
- HDMI / USB ports:接口
- streaming stick / box:流媒体设备(电视棒/盒)
- speakers / soundbar:音响 / 回音壁
用途 | Usage
- Use the remote to change channels and adjust volume.
- Plug your streaming stick into the HDMI port.
示例句 | Examples
- Where is the HDMI 1 input on this TV?
- The remote isn’t working. I’ll replace the batteries.
5) 冰箱:冷藏 vs 冷冻(Fridge vs Freezer)
关键词 | Key Terms
- refrigerator / fridge:冰箱(整体或冷藏室)
- freezer:冷冻室
- thermostat:温控器
- shelves / drawers / crisper:层板 / 抽屉 / 保鲜抽屉
概念要点 | Key Ideas
- Freezing(冷冻):freezer,通常 ≤ 0 °C(≤ 32 °F),把水变成冰,食物保持冻结。
- Refrigeration / keep cold(冷藏):fridge 主仓,约 1–4 °C(34–40 °F),保持低温但不结冰。
口误“keepCode”应为 keep cold / refrigerate(保持冷藏)。
示例句 | Examples
- Please refrigerate the milk but freeze the dumplings.
- Adjust the thermostat if the fridge is too warm.
6) 风扇与空调(Fans & Air Conditioning)
关键词 | Key Terms
- air conditioner (AC):空调(制冷/除湿/送风)
- remote / thermostat:遥控器 / 温控
- ceiling fan:吊扇
- pedestal / floor fan:落地扇(立杆)
- tower fan:塔扇
- desk fan:台扇
概念要点 | Key Ideas
- Fan:只吹风/循环空气(体感凉),不真正降温。
- AC:通过制冷剂真正降温,也可除湿/送风。
示例句 | Examples
- Could you turn on the ceiling fan to level 3?
- Set the AC to Cool mode at 24 °C.
7) 音频设备:麦克风、耳机、音频接口(Audio Gear)
关键词 | Key Terms
- microphone (mic):麦克风(输入)
- headphones / earphones:头戴式 / 入耳式耳机(监听)
- speakers:扬声器(外放)
- audio interface:音频接口(麦克风/耳机/乐器的集线与声卡,把音频送进电脑;可调增益、监听、静音等)
- gain / monitor / mute:增益 / 监听 / 静音
用途 | Usage
- Plug your mic into the audio interface, then connect the interface to your computer.
- Use headphones to monitor your voice while recording.
示例句 | Examples
- I’m getting noise. Can you lower the gain a little?
- Please mute the mic when you’re not speaking.
8) 常见场景对话(Dialogues)
A. 借充电器(At a café)
You: Excuse me, do you have a USB-C charger I could borrow for a bit?
Staff: Sure. There’s a power outlet under the table.
You: Great, I’ll plug it in. Thanks!
B. 宿舍报修(Dorm / Apartment Maintenance)
You: Hi, my ceiling fan is making a strange noise. Could someone check it?
Admin: We’ll send a technician this afternoon.
You: Thanks! I’ll be in my room after 2 pm.
C. 商店购买风扇(At an Appliance Store)
You: I’m choosing between a pedestal fan and a tower fan. Which is quieter?
Clerk: This tower fan is quiet and has a remote.
You: Sounds good. I’ll take this one.
D. 连接音频接口(Simple Tech Support)
Friend: Your mic is clipping.
You: I’ll lower the gain on the audio interface and try again.
9) 易错点纠正 & 实用替换句(Fixes & Better Phrases)
常见纠正
- ❌ keep code → ✅ keep cold / refrigerate
- ❌ open the light/air-con → ✅ turn on the light/AC
- ❌ close the TV → ✅ turn off the TV
词汇速查
- power bank:充电宝 / portable charger
- adapter:转换头;converter:转换器(如电压/制式)
- power strip:插线板;surge-protected power strip:带防雷保护
- computer case / tower:电脑主机箱(注意 CPU 是处理器,不等于整机)
更自然的替换
- Can I use this outlet?
- Is this compatible with my phone?
- The fridge isn’t cold enough.
- Please switch off the power strip when you leave.