日常生活英语-A Computer Problem(3)

A: Something's wrong with my computer.
B: What's the problem?
A: My computer won't turn on.
B: Did you see if all the connections are right?
A: I'm not sure I understand what you mean.
B: The connections between your CPU and your outlet¹.
A: Is that what's stopping my computer from turning on?
B: If your plugs² aren't connected all the way, the computer won't turn on.
A: I had no idea.
B: Why don't you try it and see what happens?
A: I'll try it right now.
B: Let me know if that doesn't work.

 

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。

2 plugs   

n.塞子( plug的名词复数 )；插头；栓塞；推销v.插上插头( plug的第三人称单数 )；以（塞子）塞住

参考例句：

• The guitar plugs into this amplifier. 这把吉他能接到这个扬声器上。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The battery charger plugs into any mains socket. 这个电池充电器可以插入任何类型的电源插座。 来自《简明英汉词典》