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2003.08.07
Welcome back! Well, things have gone from bad to worse since yesterday. In the world of Berlitz WordMaster, everything is dark, the air-conditioner has stopped, and the food in the refrigerator is going bad quickly.
Help!
(POWER) OUTAGE / BLACKOUT 停電
- When there is an outage or blackout, the supply of electricity is stopped for a period of time.
- outage または blackout は、電力供給がしばらく止まること、つまり、停電という意味です。
- (a news report)
The power outage caused by yesterday's typhoon has affected nearly 10,000 homes. - Since they've had to shut down (= stop operating) many nuclear
reactors, they expect frequent outages in many parts of the country. - a: Where were you during the blackout?
b: Stuck in an elevator!!
Somebody turn on the lights!!