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brownouts

/ˈbraʊnaʊts/

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noun

电压下降, 供电不足

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."

当用电需求超过可用电力供应时，就会发生电压下降、供电不足的情况。

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noun

视物模糊，眼前发黑

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."

她突然从椅子上站起来，眼前发黑，赶紧又坐了回去。

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noun

消防站临时关闭，消防站临时停运

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."

由于经济衰退，全国各地的消防部门不得不依靠轮流临时关闭消防站来维持运转。

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noun

白天停电，限电。

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." "

在夏季热浪期间，这座城市经历了数次白天停电，导致许多商家不得不提早关门。

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noun

限电，电力减供

A blackout, regardless of time of day.

Examples :

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

去年夏天，这座城市经历了数次限电，导致灯光闪烁，并打断了我们的工作。

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