duǎn​lù

short circuit

短路 duǎn//lù
short circuit
(of an electrical circuit) a malfunction where electricity flows through an unintended path of low resistance, often causing damage
to rob
(literary) to waylay or hold someone up on the road; to engage in highway robbery
shortcut
a shorter route or a more direct way of getting somewhere
unlawful living
an illegal or dishonest way of making a living
to have a mental lapse
(slang) to have a brain fart; to act foolishly or be unable to think straight, as if one's brain had a short circuit

Frequency

Movie subtitles
3.10 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
2.59 per million

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