高俊华(Will Gao)
Is "power off" a verb or adj/adv? I heard a sentence on phone “The subscriber you dialed is power off.” Could you explain the “power off"?Is it a verb or adj/adv?Thanks!The subscribe you dialed is(power)off?
2016년 8월 6일 오전 10:29
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You likely misheard the phrase over the phone. The voiceover probably said "The subscriber you dialed is powerED off." Adding -ed to a verb often makes it an adjective, and this is no exception. If you're interested in learning more about this, I have time available for tutoring.
2016년 8월 6일
Thank you!The original sentence is not correct?
2016년 8월 7일
"The subscriber you dialed is powered off" does not sound native-like. In English, we say the number you dialed has been disconnected or is no longer in service. to power off (verb) = to deenergize = to remove power to = to turn off
2016년 8월 6일
They probably said "powered off". You can also use "power off" as a verb but it is a little bit informal.
2016년 8월 6일
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