amp
/æmp/ (bre, ipa) · /æmp/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈamp/ (ame, mw)
amp — noun
- ampsingular
- ampsplural
1. the standard unit that measures how strong an electric current is; the shortened
the standard unit that measures how strong an electric current is; the shortened way of saying ampere.
The kettle needs a 13-amp fuse to operate safely in the kitchen.
number + amp (as modifier)
A standard household circuit in Taiwan can handle about 15 amps before it trips.
The electrician measured how many amps the air conditioner was drawing from the wall socket.
A ten-amp fuse blew when the microwave and the toaster ran at the same time.
文法句型
number + amp
amp + noun (as modifier)
用法筆記
This is the short, everyday form of ampere — use 'amp' in conversation and 'ampere' only in very formal scientific writing.
常見錯誤
2. an electrical device that makes sound louder, especially one used with a musical
an electrical device that makes sound louder, especially one used with a musical instrument or a sound system; the short form of amplifier.
Haruto plugged his electric guitar into the amp and filled the garage with loud music.
guitar + amp
The band's heavy amp weighs almost twenty kilos but produces incredibly clear sound.
Amir turned the amp volume down after the neighbours knocked on his door to complain.
The old valve amp on the stage once belonged to a famous blues guitarist.
Noa borrowed a small practice amp from the school music room for the weekend show.
文法句型
guitar + amp
turn + amp + up/down
amp + volume
用法筆記
In everyday speech, 'amp' is far more common than 'amplifier' in music contexts. Speakers almost always say 'guitar amp' or just 'amp', not 'guitar amplifier'.
常見錯誤
amp — verb
- amppresent simple I / you / we / they
- amps3rd person singular
- amping-ing form
- ampedpast simple
1. to make someone feel very excited, full of energy, and ready to do something — f
to make someone feel very excited, full of energy, and ready to do something — for example, a coach who motivates players before a game, or music that gets the crowd going.
The coach's speech before the final game really amped the players up for the match.
amp + somebody + up
Yuki was so amped about the concert that she could barely sit still during class.
passive: be amped about
The dance teacher played fast music to amp the students before the big performance.
Nothing amps Luisa up more than hearing her favourite song come on the radio.
- calm down
opposite effect — to make someone less excited
文法句型
amp + somebody + up
amp up + somebody
be amped (up) about/to
用法筆記
Commonly used with the particle 'up' (amp someone up), though the up can be omitted. The passive form 'be amped' or 'get amped' is very frequent in informal speech.
常見錯誤
2. to make a feeling, situation, or quality stronger or more noticeable — for examp
to make a feeling, situation, or quality stronger or more noticeable — for example, increasing tension in a movie scene, or making colours more vivid in a photo.
The director added dramatic background music to amp the tension in the final scene.
amp + tension / emotion / drama
Social media can amp public anger on almost any issue within just a few hours.
Kofi amped the colours in the photo using a simple editing app on his phone.
The two companies amped up their rivalry with competing ads on the same bus routes.
文法句型
amp + something + up
amp up + noun
用法筆記
The object of this sense is usually an abstract noun (tension, drama, emotion, competition) rather than a person. Compare with verb sense 1, where the object is a person.
常見錯誤
3. to make something bigger in quantity, level, or speed — for example, producing m
to make something bigger in quantity, level, or speed — for example, producing more goods, working harder, or raising a budget.
The factory amped production of the popular toy right before the Christmas shopping season.
amp + production / output / sales
The school board voted to amp funding for computer labs and science equipment next year.
The sales team amped their efforts to meet the higher monthly target set by management.
The city amped the number of recycling bins in public parks after complaints about litter.
- cut
to reduce the amount of something
- scale back
to reduce the scope or level of activity
文法句型
amp + something + up
amp up + noun (amount/effort/production)
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with 'ramp up' — both are informal and used for production, effort, or resources. But 'amp up' carries a more energetic, enthusiastic tone.