Thermostat

THER-muh-stat

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What it really means

The control that sets the temperature for the central heating, often on the hallway wall or a smart device. Typical UK homes are set around 18–21°C. In house shares, the thermostat can cause arguments — agree a schedule together.

Chinese explanation

设置集中供暖温度的控制器，常装在走廊墙上或为智能设备。英国家庭一般设在18–21°C。合租时恒温器容易引发矛盾——最好大家一起商定开关时段。

Example conversation

A: Who keeps turning the thermostat up to 25? B: Let’s agree a timer schedule so the bills don’t explode.

A：谁老是把恒温器调到25度？ B：我们定个定时方案吧，别让账单爆炸。

What you could say back

“Shall we agree set heating hours for the house?”

Related phrases

Central heating Radiator Utilities

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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