cordless
cordless — 形容詞
1. describes a tool or device that runs on a built-in battery instead of being plug
無線
使用電池、不需插電的
describes a tool or device that runs on a built-in battery instead of being plugged into a wall socket
Leila bought a cordless drill so she could fix shelves without searching for an outlet.
Leila 買了一支無線電鑽,這樣她修架子時就不用找插座了。
attributive use: cordless + tool noun
The cordless vacuum cleaner made it easy for Ravi to clean his car in the driveway.
這台無線吸塵器讓 Ravi 能輕鬆在車道上清理他的車。
Yusuf uses a cordless screwdriver for small jobs around the apartment.
Yusuf 在公寓裡做小維修時會用無線螺絲起子。
Cordless headphones let Ines listen to music while jogging in the park.
無線耳機讓 Ines 可以在公園慢跑時聽音樂。
The kitchen scales Aiko bought are cordless, so they sit neatly on the counter.
Aiko 買的廚房磅秤是無線的,可以整齊放在流理臺上。
- battery-powered
focuses on the energy source rather than the absence of a cord
- wireless
broader meaning that can refer to data transmission via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, not just power
用法筆記
Used mainly with electrical and electronic devices that traditionally required a power cord. Does not describe items that simply lack a cord by nature (e.g., a book, a chair).