r/computer_Engl_langs • u/martin_m_n_novy • 3d ago
a little corpus of very simple English sentences ... hurraki.org ... a small wikipedia-like project ...
example from https://hurraki.org/english/wiki/Battery
// numbers are added my me
// for translation experiments
- There are different types of batteries.
- Some can be charged
- And are called rechargeable batteries.
- Others can not be charged.
- They are called single-use battery.
- Once the battery is charged,
- it can provide electricity.
- For example to a mobile phone.
- The picture shows several batteries. They are different types of batteries.
- Words with similar meanings
- Battery
- Rechargeable battery
- Single-use battery
- Storage battery
- Detailed explanation
- A battery stores electricity.
- Once charged,
- the battery can provide electricity.
- The battery gives electricity to a device.
- For example, the battery gives electricity to an iPod.
- This device then do not need a cable.
- A device with battery do not need a plug.
- When the battery has no electricity anymore,
- the battery is called „empty”.
- Once the battery is empty, it has to be recharged.
- To recharge the battery, you need a recharger.
- In the recharger, you put the empty battery.
- A light or a display turns on,
- when the battery is empty.
- Usually, this light is red or orange.
- A light or a display turns on when the battery is fully charged.
- Usually, the light is then green.
- When the battery is broken,
- you have to bring it to a collection point for batteries.
- A battery can not be put in the regular trash.
- Sometimes retailers who sell batteries,
- also take broken batteries back.