brownout
名词 n.
英文释义
名词 n.
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A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.
— The ancient elevator begins its descent. ... Its motor whines, its cables grind, but between the tenth and ninth stories a gatta-gatta-gatta detonantes then dies with a phzzz-zzz-zz-z. ... Luisa manages a smile, just. “We might be here some time. Last month’s brownout lasted seven hours.” Well, at least I’m not confined with a psychopath, a claustrophobe, or Richard Ganga.
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A temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.
— On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly.
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A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.
— Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession.
- A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night.
- A moment or period where something is weakened, diminished or less effective.
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A blackout, regardless of time of day.
— Remember that you can't send or receive a fax if there is a brownout. ... Due to blackouts (the Philippine term is brownout), especially during the dry season, be prepared with a flashlight and don't forget to save your data in your PC.
词汇关系
词源
A deverbal from brown out, by analogy with blackout.
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