brown out
扩展停电,电力暂时不稳定且供应中断的状态
技术或日常·描述电力不足
英文释义
temporary reduction in electrical power
例句
During the heatwave, the city experienced a brown out, with lights flickering all evening.
典故来源
20世纪初电力系统术语,指电压降低导致灯光变暗(呈褐色),与完全停电(blackout)相对。