Charger - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：charger (Charger)

Charger 🔊

/ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/

a device you plug in to give power to your phone, tablet, etc.

charger 🔊

➕

/ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/

A device used to supply electrical power to a rechargeable battery, typically for portable electronics.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Elementary

📖 Root Explanation

From 'charge' (to load) + '-er' (agent noun suffix).

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'Charge' + 'er' = the thing that gives charge.

📖 Example

I can't find my charger anywhere; my phone battery is almost dead. 🔊 I can't find my charger anywhere; my phone battery is almost dead.

🔗 Collocations

phone charger – a charger for mobile phones

fast charger – a charger that provides higher power for quicker charging

wireless charger – a charger that uses electromagnetic induction to charge devices without cables

🔄 Synonyms

power adapter (n.) – a device that converts AC power to DC power for charging

battery charger (n.) – a device designed to recharge batteries

🌱 Derivatives

recharger (n.) – a device that recharges something

📖 Cultural Story

The term 'charger' emerged with portable electronics in the 20th century, becoming ubiquitous with smartphones in the 2000s.