English Dictionary

blackout

/ˈblæk.aʊt/

noun

A temporary loss of consciousness. / A temporary loss of memory. / An instance of censorship, especially a temporary one. / A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.

He experienced a blackout and couldn't remember what happened.

意味（1）

A temporary loss of consciousness.

意味（2）

A temporary loss of memory.

意味（3）

An instance of censorship, especially a temporary one.

media blackout

意味（4）

A large-scale power failure, and resulting loss of electricity to consumers.

The repairs at the Koeberg Power Station in the Western Cape were on schedule for completion in the third week of May. This follows huge blackouts related to the problems at the power supplier since November.

意味（5）

(historical) The mandatory blocking of all light emanating from buildings, as well as outdoor and street lighting as a measure against aerial bombing or naval attack, as imposed during, e.g., World War II.

In co-operation with the Government departments, the British railway companies prepared their stations, offices, docks, hotels, trains, and other premises for the necessary blackout of lighting that it was realised would be required in a state of emergency, and in the case of the experimental voluntary blackouts which took place in July and August the railway companies concerned co-operated in every way possible.

意味（6）

(attributive) The blocking out of as much light as possible.

blackout blinds; blackout curtains