charger

/'tʃɑ:dʤə/

Thân thiện

A phone charger is plugged into an outlet next to a sofa.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A device for charging or recharging batteries: A "charger" is an apparatus that supplies electrical energy to a battery or a battery-powered device to restore its power.
   • A horse ridden into battle: Historically, a "charger" was a powerful, fast horse used by a soldier, especially a knight or cavalry officer, in combat.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Device):
  • I forgot my phone charger at home, so my battery died.
  • The electric car needs a special high-voltage charger.
• Noun (Horse):
  • The knight mounted his charger and prepared for the joust.
  • In the painting, the general is depicted on a magnificent charger.

Advanced Usage

• "Charger" as a serving platter: In a specialized, less common usage, a "charger" can refer to a large decorative plate or base plate used under dinnerware during formal table settings.
  • The silver charger was placed beneath the soup bowl for the elegant dinner party.

Variants and Related Words

• Charge (verb): To supply electrical power to a battery; to rush forward in attack.
• Recharger (noun): A device specifically for recharging batteries.
• Charging cable/port (noun phrase): Components related to the electrical charging process.
• Warhorse (noun): A synonym for a battle charger; a horse used in war.

Synonyms

• For the device: Power adapter, recharger, power supply.
• For the horse: Steed, warhorse, battle horse, courser.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Charge up: To fill or replenish with energy.
  • I need to charge up my laptop before the meeting.
• Charge into: To rush or move forward aggressively.
  • The cavalry charged into the fray.

Related Idioms

• At full charge: Operating with maximum energy or power.
  • After a good night's sleep, I woke up at full charge.
• A knight on a white charger: Refers to a heroic or rescuing figure, often used metaphorically.
  • She wasn't waiting for a knight on a white charger to solve her problems; she handled them herself.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a device for charging or recharging batteries
2. formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle

Từ đồng nghĩa

• battery charger
• courser