short circuit
noun [ C ] uk/ˌʃɔːt ˈsɜː.kɪt/ us/ˌʃɔːrt ˈsɝː.kɪt/ (informal short)
短路
a bad electrical connection that causes the current to flow in the wrong direction, often having the effect of stopping the power supply
short-circuit
verb [ I or T ] ukus(informal short)
短路
to cause a short circuit
If those two wires touch, the appliance will short-circuit and probably go up in flames. 如果那两根电线接触,电器就会短路,还有可能会起火。