earth wire

US /ˈɜːrθ waɪər/
UK /ˈɜːrθ waɪər/
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地線, 接地線

a wire that connects an electrical appliance to the earth, to protect against electric shock

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Always ensure the earth wire is properly connected before using an electrical device.
在使用電器設備之前,務必確保地線已正確連接。
A faulty earth wire can lead to serious electrical hazards.
有缺陷的地線可能導致嚴重的電氣危險。