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2007.11.29(Review of 2003.03.14 edition)

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Today's LessonCATEGORY: ジャパニーズイングリッシュ
(ELECTRICAL) OUTLET   (電気の)コンセント

Explanation

  • An outlet or electrical outlet is a device, usually in a wall, with small holes for connecting equipment to the power supply.

    Be Careful! The word “consent” is NOT used like the Japanese コンセント to mean outlet.
  • outlet または electrical outlet とは、通常、壁に埋め込まれた装置で、機器を電源と接続するための小さな穴が開いたもの、つまりコンセントのことです。

    注意:日本語では、「コンセント」と言いますが、 outlet または electrical outlet と言います。

(ELECTRICAL) OUTLET

examples

  1. a: I brought my boombox so we can listen to music while we work. Where's the outlet?
    b: It's behind the desk.
  2. You shouldn't use the same outlet for both the space heater and the toaster oven. It's dangerous!
  3. We've put covers on all the electrical outlets so that our baby can't stick her fingers into the holes.

英会話レッスンWe'll be waiting for you here again tomorrow!