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[Joseph@Shiga]

Hi ladies and gentlemen

Please tell me which expression do you prefer?
A. The antenna emits an electric wave.
B. The antenna emits out electric wave.

Is there any big difference in nuance between them?

Many thanks in advance.

Joseph@Shiga.

[lotus]

Hi Joseph,

A is correct. You don't need "out" because emit means to "give off" or "send out."

More commonly you would say, "The antenna emits electric waves", because transmission involves electro-magnetic waves, not just one wave. Otherwise, you would just hear a "bleep!"


--lotus
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[Joseph@Shiga]

Hi Lotus-san

Many thanks for your kind reply.
I always admire your knowledge about technology.

Joseph@Shiga