🇬🇧🇨🇳 fuse - 保险丝 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "fuse" ("保险丝"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A fuse is a tiny safety part inside machines and electronics that acts like a guard; if too much electricity tries to go through, the fuse “sacrifices” itself, breaks the circuit, and stops the machine so it doesn’t overheat or catch fire.
The fuse said, “I will bravely explode so the microwave does not,” and retired with great honor.
My brother blamed the broken fuse for his video game turning off, but I blamed his 15 chargers plugged into one outlet.
I asked Dad what a fuse does, and he said, “It’s the tiny drama queen that dies so the house doesn’t.”
I plugged in the heater, the fan, the TV, and my lava lamp, and the fuse said, “I’m out,” and sacrificed itself.
Many fuses have a thin metal wire inside; when too much electricity passes through, the wire melts on purpose to stop the flow and keep things safe.
A lamp sizzled, sparks leaped, and the child's eyes went wide. The fuse popped; the room went dark. He crawled to the box and felt for the tiny old fuse, heart pounding. He swapped the broken fuse for a new fuse, and the lamp breathed back, warm. He laughed, hugging the small fuse.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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