A : This dehumidifier plug has three prongs, but the sockets in this room only have two holes.
B : So buy an adapter. They really don’t cost that much.
A : Can’t I just yank the third prong out?
B : That’s a bit dangerous, you might get an electric shock.
A : 你這個除濕機的插頭是三極的，但房間裡只有兩個插孔的插頭。
B : 買個轉接頭就好了啊，一個才幾十塊錢。
A : 不能直接把多出來的第三極拔掉嗎？
B : 這樣不安全，會有觸電的危險。
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