Definition
跳闸 is a verb-object compound (离合词) that describes a circuit breaker automatically disconnecting power due to overload, short circuit, or a fault. The parts can separate: you can insert measure words (次, 回) or complements between 跳 and 闸, e.g., 跳了一次闸 ('tripped once'). It's used mainly with electrical systems, but can also refer to safety cutoffs in machinery.
v.o.
(verb-object) (of a circuit breaker) to trip(of a circuit) to cut out due to overload or fault
Examples
- 跳闸，。Zuótiān jiā lǐ tūrán tiào zhá le, yuánlái shì kōngtiáo gōnglǜ tài dà.The circuit tripped at home yesterday — turned out the air conditioner had too much power.
- ，。Zhège yuè yǐjīng tiào le liǎng cì zhá, děi zhǎo diàngōng lái kànkan.It's already tripped twice this month — we need to get an electrician to check it.
- 跳闸，。Rúguǒ zǒng tiào zhá, kěnéng shì xiànlù lǎohuà le.If it keeps tripping, the wiring might be aging.
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