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限电

xiàn diàn
noun★Intermediate
technical

The practice of rationing or restricting electricity supply to manage demand or conserve resources, often during shortages or peak usage periods.

工厂在限电期间减少了生产量。

The factory reduced production during the power rationing period.

💡

Common in regions with energy shortages or during extreme weather conditions.

Collocations

限电措施power rationing measures限电令power rationing directive

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

拉闸限电phrase
to cut off power supply as a rationing measure

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Use

This term is typically used in formal or technical contexts, such as government policies or energy reports.

⚡Gold Rule

Precision

Use 'power rationing' for formal contexts and 'rolling blackouts' for temporary, scheduled outages.

📖Word Origin

From 限 (limit) + 电 (electricity), referring to controlled electricity distribution.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in news reports or government announcements about energy management.

Word Breakdown

限
limit
root
+
电
electricity
root
汉英词典

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