Mastering the English Vocabulary of Household Appliances

When it comes to shopping for household appliances, understanding the various terms and descriptions in English can be quite challenging. A comprehensive "家用电器英文大全" (Household Appliances English Dictionary) would be incredibly helpful in navigating through different brands and models. Here are some essential vocabulary words that you might encounter while purchasing or using household appliances.

Refrigerator: Also known as a fridge, this appliance keeps food fresh by maintaining a low temperature.

Example: "I need to replace my old refrigerator with a new one."

Air Conditioner (AC): This device cools down or heats up the air to provide comfortable indoor temperatures.

Example: "The air conditioner is not working properly during summer."

Washing Machine: A machine used for cleaning clothes and other fabrics.

Example: "My washing machine has broken down, so I have to take my clothes to the laundromat."

Microwave Oven: An electronic oven that uses electromagnetic waves called microwaves to heat food quickly.

Example: "I just reheated last night's dinner in the microwave oven before serving it again."

Dishwasher: A machine designed for cleaning dirty dishes, pots, pans, cutlery and utensils.

Example: "Using a dishwasher saves time on hand-washing dishes after meals."

Vacuum Cleaner (Vac): An electric appliance used for cleaning floors by sucking up dust particles and dirt.

Example 1 - Using vacuum cleaner at home:

Always remember to turn off your vacuum cleaner when you're done using it."

Electric Iron/Steam Iron/Ironing Board

An iron is an electrical device that smooths out wrinkles from clothing fabric; steam irons use steam instead of dry heat; an ironing board is flat surface where people iron their clothes on top of it.

8 TV & Sound System

A television set displays video signals received via broadcasting technology such as cable or satellite; sound systems consist of speakers connected together with amplifiers or receivers.

9 Blender & Food Processor

Blenders mix ingredients like fruits into liquid form while food processors chop vegetables finely.

10 Espresso Machine/Coffee Maker/Kettle

Espresso machines make concentrated coffee drinks by forcing pressurized hot water through finely ground coffee beans;

coffee makers brew regular coffee;

kettles boil water which can be used for making tea or instant soups.

11 Oven Range/Stove/Dish Rack

Oven ranges are large cooking devices containing multiple burners which allow users cook multiple items at once,

stoves are smaller versions with fewer burners but still offer flexibility,

dish racks hold clean dishware until they can be put away in cabinets without scratching surfaces underneath them.

12 Fan/Light Bulb/Extension Cord

Fans circulate air around rooms keeping occupants cool during hot weather conditions,

light bulbs produce light from electricity consumption,

extension cords extend power sources allowing users plug more devices than outlets available near them without tripping circuit breakers due overloading cables leading back into homes' main electrical panels – these safety precautions protect both humans living there plus all equipment installed within dwellings against damage caused by overheating circuits when too much current flows through single wire pairs carrying alternating currents!

In conclusion mastering these basic vocabulary terms will enhance your ability navigate foreign language websites about buying housekeeping tools online!