Smart meter
SMART MEE-ter
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What it really means
A modern meter that sends readings to the energy supplier automatically, usually with a small in-home display showing what you are spending in pounds. No manual readings needed, and bills are based on real usage.
Chinese explanation
自动向能源公司发送读数的新型电表/气表，通常配有小型显示器，实时显示花费金额。无需手动抄表，账单按实际用量计算。
Example conversation
A: Do we need to send meter readings?
B: No, it’s a smart meter — the supplier gets them automatically.
A：我们需要提交表读数吗？
B：不用，是智能表——供应商会自动收到。
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