magnetos

IPA/mæɡˈniː.təʊ/
IPA/mæɡˈniː.t̬oʊ/

magnetos — 名詞

  • magnetossingular
  • magnetosesplural

1. an electrical device that creates pulses of high voltage with permanent magnets

1.名詞C1
釋義

磁電機

利用永久磁鐵產生高壓電脈衝的點火裝置

an electrical device that creates pulses of high voltage with permanent magnets — used mainly in petrol engines to fire the spark plug and ignite the fuel

例句

Hugo replaced both magnetos on the old Cessna before the flight.

Hugo 在飛行前更換了老舊 Cessna 飛機上的兩台磁電機。

aviation: replaced both magnetos (engine redundancy)

Niran's motorcycle would not start, so the mechanic checked the magnetos.

Niran 的摩托車發動不了，於是技師檢查了磁電機。

用法筆記

Most often encountered in aviation, motorcycle, and small-engine contexts. Modern cars use electronic ignition systems rather than magnetos.

常見錯誤

❌The car's magneto needs replacing.
✅The car's ignition coil needs replacing.
💡Modern cars use electronic ignition, not magnetos. Magnetos are found in aircraft, older motorcycles, and small engines like lawnmowers.
❌The magneto charges the battery.
✅The alternator charges the battery.
💡A magneto produces spark voltage for ignition, not steady current for battery charging.