blackout — a failure of electrical power supply
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a failure of electrical power supply
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblækˌaʊt/
Korean meaning: 정전, 전력 공급 중단
Korean pronunciation: **블랙**아웃
Example Sentences
- During the final exam, I had a complete mental blackout and couldn't remember anything I studied.
- The concert was cancelled due to a massive blackout in the entertainment district.
- After drinking too much coffee, he experienced a caffeine-induced blackout during the meeting.
blackout
NOUN//ˈblækˌaʊt//
a failure of electrical power supply
A total blackout descends upon the city, turning off all the lights.
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"A blackout leaves you locked out — no power, no signal, nothing but doubt."
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Origin
1940년대에 'black out'이라는 동사구에서 파생된 복합명사로, 전쟁 중 적의 공습을 피하기 위해 모든 불을 끄는 것에서 유래되었습니다.
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“During the final exam, I had a complete mental blackout and couldn't remember anything I studied.”
“The concert was cancelled due to a massive blackout in the entertainment district.”
“After drinking too much coffee, he experienced a caffeine-induced blackout during the meeting.”
“The government imposed a complete information blackout regarding the investigation.”
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