Cable vs Wire

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

Cable

Top 1000 (molto comune)B2noun

Wire

Top 1000 (molto comune)B2noun
 CableWire
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkeɪbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈwaɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwaɪər/"]/
SignificatoA strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals.A thin, flexible piece of metal.
EsempioI need to buy a new cable for my laptop charger.The electrician used a wire to connect the lights.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFRB2B2
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazionielectric, telephone, overhead, length, lay, run, attach, go, run, connect something, get, have, install, television, TV, channeltaut, 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, detachstring, 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 '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.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 Wire

Qual è la differenza tra Cable e Wire?

Cable: A strong wire that carries electrical or communication signals. Wire: A thin, flexible piece of metal.

Cable e Wire sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Cable: B2, Wire: B2 sulla scala CEFR.

Posso usare Cable e Wire in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Cable 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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