电线的英文是 "wire". 这个词源于拉丁语 "viere"，意为"编织"。例句：

The wire was used to hang the picture on the wall. (这根电线用来把图片挂在墙上。)

He had to repair the wire that was damaged in the storm. (他不得不修理暴风雨中被损坏的电线。)