日常生活英语-A Computer Problem(2)

A: My computer isn't working.
B: Tell me what the problem is.
A: I'm trying to turn it on, but it won't work.
B: Try checking the connections.
A: Which ones are you referring to?
B: The cords that you see behind your CPU that plug into an outlet¹.
A: Is that why it won't turn on?
B: If they're not connected right, that will keep it from turning on.
A: I did not know that.
B: You should check the connections.
A: I'm going to do that.
B: Tell me if it's still not working.
 

1 outlet   

n.出口/路；销路；批发商店；通风口；发泄

参考例句：

• The outlet of a water pipe was blocked.水管的出水口堵住了。
• Running is a good outlet for his energy.跑步是他发泄过剩精力的好方法。