在英文中,电缆和电线通常统称为 "cable" 或 "wire". 这两个词都源自古英语中的 "cable" 词,其本意为 "绳索" 或 "细绳".

例句:

"Can you please pass me that cable?" (你能把那根电线/电缆递过来吗?)
"I need to connect the TV to the cable box using an HDMI cable." (我需要用一根 HDMI 电缆把电视和机顶盒连接起来.)
"We'll need to run a new electrical wire through the wall to power the new pght fixture." (我们需要在墙内拉一根新的电线来为新的灯具供电.)