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brownouts

/ˈbraʊnaʊts/

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noun

電圧降下、部分停電

A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination

Examples :

"When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs."

電力需要が利用可能な供給量を超えると、部分停電が発生します。

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noun

視界の一時的な薄暗がり、通常は茶色の色合いで、周辺視野またはトンネルビジョンの喪失を伴う

Temporary dimming of vision, usually with a brown hue and accompanied by loss of peripheral vision or tunnel vision.

Examples :

"On rising suddenly from her chair she experienced a brownout and had to sit down again quickly."

彼女は椅子から急に立ち上がった際、視界が一時的に薄暗くなり、すぐに座り直さなければならなかった。

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noun

消防署の一時的な閉鎖

Temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.

Examples :

"Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession."

不況のため、全国の消防署はローリング閉鎖に頼らざるを得なくなりました。

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noun

日中の停電

A power outage during the day; distinguished from a blackout, which occurs at night

Examples :

""During the summer heatwave, the city experienced several brownouts, forcing many businesses to close early." "

夏の熱波の間、市では日中の停電が何度か発生し、多くの企業が早めに閉店を余儀なくされました。

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noun

停電

A blackout, regardless of time of day.

Examples :

""The city experienced several brownouts last summer, causing flickering lights and disruptions to our work." "

昨年夏、市内で停電が何度か発生し、電灯がちらつき、私たちの仕事に支障をきたしました。

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