Cable vs Line vs Wire

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Cable

Top 1000 (molto comune)B2noun

Line

Top 1000 (molto comune)A1noun

Wire

Top 1000 (molto comune)B2noun
 CableLineWire
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/laɪn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/laɪn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈwaɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwaɪər/"]/
SignificatoA strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals.A long mark or a row of things.A thin, flexible piece of metal.
EsempioI need to buy a new cable for my laptop charger.Please stand in a line to buy your tickets.The electrician used a wire to connect the lights.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFRB2A1B2
Categoria grammaticalenounnounnoun
Collocazionielectric, telephone, overhead, length, lay, run, attach, go, run, connect something, get, have, install, television, TV, channellong, short, thick, draw, mark, run, divide something, separate something, in a line, a line of latitude, a line of longitude, long, short, thick, draw, mark, run, divide something, separate something, in a line, a line of latitude, a line of longitude, worry, deep, faint, have, run, appear, long, short, new, form, in a/​the line, on a/​the line, long, short, checkout, form, in line, direct, trunk, power, hold, be busy, be engaged, be dead, down the line, on the line, on line, rail, railway, train, take, on a/​the line, the end of the line, long, short, new, form, in a/​the line, on a/​the line, learn, practise/​practice, recite, direct, trunk, power, hold, be busy, be engaged, be dead, down the line, on the line, on line, broad, firm, hard, adopt, follow, pursue, in line with, out of line with, line on, a line of argument, a line of reasoning, a line of attack, broad, firm, hard, adopt, follow, pursue, in line with, out of line with, line on, a line of argument, a line of reasoning, a line of attack, battle, defensive, firing, behind enemy lines, in the front line, on the front linetaut, loose, fine, length, piece, strand, cut, bend, twist, mesh, netting, basket, behind a/​the wire, under a/​the wire, electric, electrical, electricity, attach, connect, disconnect, go, lead, run, along a/​the wire, down a/​the wire, a tangle of wires
Contraridisconnect, detachcurve, scatterstring, cord
Errori comuniConfusing 'cable' with 'wire' — 'wire' is more general., Using 'cable' as a verb incorrectly in sentences., Assuming all cables are the same, not recognizing different types.Confused with 'line' as a boundary vs 'line' as a row., Using 'line' as a verb without context., Mixing up 'line' with 'lyne' in spelling.Confused with 'wired' which means connected electronically., Used as a verb without proper context (e.g. saying 'I wire' instead of 'I wire it').
Note d'usoUse 'cable' to refer to physical connections for electricity or data. Avoid using it in very formal contexts or when talking about wireless connections.The word 'line' can refer to physical marks, waiting lines, or categories. In formal contexts, be specific (e.g., 'line of code'). Informal use often refers to lines in conversation or jokes.Used to refer to electrical wires or wires used in crafts. In informal settings, it can also refer to stealing (e.g. 'to wire money'). Avoid using in formal contexts when discussing abstract ideas.

Domande frequenti: Cable vs Line vs Wire

Qual è la differenza tra Cable, Line e Wire?

Cable: A strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals. Line: A long mark or a row of things. Wire: A thin, flexible piece of metal.

Cable, Line e Wire sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Cable: B2, Line: A1, Wire: B2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Cable, Line e Wire?

Cable: noun, Line: noun, Wire: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Cable: I need to buy a new cable for my laptop charger. Line: Please stand in a line to buy your tickets. Wire: The electrician used a wire to connect the lights.

Posso usare Cable, Line e Wire in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Cable, Line e Wire sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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