“静电”的英语表达是 static electricity 。其中,“static”意为“静态的;静止的” ,“electricity”意为“电;电流” ,二者组合就表示处于静止状态的电,即“静电” 。例如:
Static electricity can cause a small shock when you touch a metal object.(当你触摸金属物体时,静电可能会产生轻微的电击感。)
Dry weather often leads to the buildup of static electricity.(干燥的天气常常会导致静电积聚。)