dyun2 lou6短路
Jyutpingdyun2 lou6
Yaledyún louh
Definition
To short-circuit.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal electrical meaning, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone acting erratically, irrationally, or having a sudden lapse in judgment. It carries a slightly humorous or critical tone when applied to human behavior, implying that the person's brain has temporarily malfunctioned. In technical contexts, it remains the standard term for electrical faults.
Examples
The air conditioner seems to have short-circuited; it won't turn on.
Is the whole house out of power because of a short circuit?
Related words
Common phrases
electrical short circuit
cause a short circuit
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person who is simply forgetful or slow; it specifically implies a sudden, inexplicable, or bizarre breakdown in logic or behavior.
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