low-energy
/ˌləʊˈen.ə.dʒi/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌloʊˈen.ɚ.dʒi/ (ame, ipa)
low-energy — 形容詞
1. describes a product, building, or system that runs on less electrical power or f
低能耗
使用較少電能的；省電的
describes a product, building, or system that runs on less electrical power or fuel than other similar ones, so it helps save energy and reduce running costs.
The Lin family installed low-energy LED bulbs throughout their entire apartment.
林家在整間公寓都安裝了省電的 LED 燈泡。
low-energy + noun phrase describing a product
Emma bought a low-energy refrigerator that cut her electricity bill by half.
Emma 買了一台省電冰箱，電費因此減少了一半。
low-energy [appliance] + that-clause showing cost savings
Arun's office switched to low-energy heating systems last winter to reduce costs.
Arun 的辦公室去年冬天為了節省開支，改用低能耗暖氣系統。
The new low-energy factory in Taiwan uses solar panels for most of its power.
台灣這座新的低能耗工廠大部分電力來自太陽能板。
Diego chose a low-energy washing machine for his small apartment in the city.
Diego 為他在市區的小公寓選了一台省電洗衣機。
- energy-efficient
broader term covering any efficiency improvements, including design and insulation; more commonly used in formal writing
- power-saving
more specific to electrical devices and often used in product marketing
- eco-friendly
wider in scope — includes environmental impact beyond energy use, such as materials and production
- energy-guzzling
informal, describing devices that consume a lot of power
- high-energy
describes products requiring large amounts of power to operate
文法句型
low-energy + noun
be + low-energy
用法筆記
Typically used attributively before nouns describing household products, buildings, and technology. Can also be used predicatively (e.g., 'this house is low-energy').