wiring
/ˈwaɪərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈaɪrɪŋ] /ˈwaɪərɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈaɪrɪŋ] /ˈwī(-ə)r-iŋ How to pronounce wiring (audio)/ (ame, mw)
wiring — noun
1. the full set of electrical wires and connections that supplies power within a bu
the full set of electrical wires and connections that supplies power within a building, vehicle, or machine
Faulty wiring in the attic caused smoke above the children's bedroom.
collocation: faulty wiring
The electrician replaced the kitchen wiring before the new oven arrived.
replace the wiring
Water damaged the wiring inside Walid's washing machine after the leak.
Inspectors checked the school wiring when lights kept flashing during class.
Old wiring behind the wall could not safely handle the heater.
- circuitry
often focuses on the internal electrical arrangement of a device, especially electronics
- cabling
focuses more on cables and cable runs than the whole electrical system
- electrical system
broader and can include switches and other powered parts, not just wires
文法句型
the wiring in + building/device
faulty wiring
replace the wiring
用法筆記
Usually refers to the whole set of electrical wires in a place or machine, not one separate wire. Distinguish from sense 2, which refers to the installation work.
常見錯誤
2. the work of putting wires into a building, vehicle, or device and connecting the
the work of putting wires into a building, vehicle, or device and connecting them correctly
Esteban finished the wiring for the new office before the painters came.
finish the wiring
The crew did the bathroom wiring after the walls were measured.
do the wiring
Poor wiring during the renovation left two ceiling fans disconnected.
Vivek learned basic wiring while helping his aunt repair old lamps.
Careful wiring keeps the alarm system working through the night.
- electrical work
broader and can include testing, repairs, and other electrical tasks besides putting wires in place
- installation work
broader and not limited to electrical connections
- cabling
narrower when it refers mainly to running cables rather than the full connection job
文法句型
do the wiring
finish the wiring
wiring for + room/device
用法筆記
Often appears after do, finish, or for when you talk about the job itself. Distinguish from sense 1, which refers to the electrical wires already in place.