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You probably don’t even realize it, but an energy thief is inside your
home at this very moment. This thief is silent and unseen, and he’s picking your
pocket. His name is "standby power". Standby power is the name given to the
electricity used to power electrical appliances and devices even when they are
turned off. But how can this be Isn’t an appliance "off" when you switch it
off Not necessarily.
Many electronic devices consume
electricity 24 hours a day just to stay warmed up for whenever you decide to use
them. "Instant on" TV sets are one example. Whether you watch TV seven hours a
day or not at all, the TV is always partially on, staying ready to flicker(闪烁)
to life the moment you turn on its switch.
Other devices that
consume power constantly are those that have external or internal clocks:
microwave ovens, computers, VCRs, DVD pla
[填空题]Tips for Saving Electricity
You probably don’t even realize it, but an energy thief is inside your home at this very moment. This thief is silent and unseen, and he’s picking your pocket. His name is "standby power". Standby power is the name given to the electricity used to power electrical appliances and devices even when they are turned off. But how can this be Isn’t an appliance "off" when you switch it off Not necessarily.
Many electronic devices consume electricity 24 hours a day just to stay warmed up for whenever you decide to use them. "Instant on" TV sets are one example. Whether you watch TV seven hours a day or not at all, the TV is always partially on, staying ready to flicker(闪烁) to life the moment you turn on its switch.
Other devices that consume power constantly are those that have external or internal clocks: microwave ovens, computers, VCRs, DVD players, and cable TV and satellite TV boxes. Energy experts estimate that approximately 5 pe
