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Buku Street Talk 1 - Pelajaran 5

Pelajari kosakata, ungkapan informal, dan bahasa Inggris percakapan yang ditampilkan dalam Street Talk 1 Pelajaran 5.

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Street Talk 1
bumper-to-bumper
bumper-to-bumper
[Adjektiva]

used of traffic

macet, kemacetan

macet, kemacetan

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to [burn] rubber

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

tancap gas kencang, ngegas habis-habisan

tancap gas kencang, ngegas habis-habisan

Ex: Stop trying to burn rubber on a quiet residential street. 

Berhenti mencoba tancap gas kencang di jalan perumahan yang tenang.

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to conk out
to conk out
[kata kerja]

stop operating or functioning

berhenti beroperasi, rusak

berhenti beroperasi, rusak

Ex: Our refrigerator is conking out again. 
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to [eat] {one's} dust

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

kalah telak, dibantai habis

kalah telak, dibantai habis

Ex: The new startup made the old giants eat its dust. 

Startup baru itu mengalahkan para raksasa lama dengan telak.

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fender-bender
fender-bender
[Kata benda]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

kecelakaan kecil, benturan kecil

kecelakaan kecil, benturan kecil

Ex: He was late to work because of a fender-bender on the way. 

Dia terlambat kerja karena kecelakaan kecil di jalan.

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flat
flat
[Kata benda]

a deflated pneumatic tire

ban kempes, ban bocor

ban kempes, ban bocor

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to floor
to floor
[kata kerja]

to press the accelerator pedal down as far as it will go to make the vehicle go very fast

menginjak habis, menekan pedal gas sepenuhnya

menginjak habis, menekan pedal gas sepenuhnya

Ex: To avoid the accident, the driver had to floor the vehicle and swerve to the side. 

Untuk menghindari kecelakaan, pengemudi harus menginjak gas dalam-dalam dan membelok ke samping.

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four-wheeler
four-wheeler
[Kata benda]

a vehicle with four wheels, commonly referred to as a car, truck, or ATV

kendaraan roda empat, ATV

kendaraan roda empat, ATV

Ex: Four-wheelers are popular for their stability and versatility on various terrains. 

Kendaraan roda empat populer karena stabilitas dan keserbagunaannya di berbagai medan.

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fuzz
fuzz
[Kata benda]

a policeman

polisi, polisi

polisi, polisi

Ex: He got into trouble with the fuzz last night. 

Dia mendapat masalah dengan polisi tadi malam.

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to hop up
to hop up
[kata kerja]

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

memodifikasi, meningkatkan

memodifikasi, meningkatkan

Ex: The car enthusiast decided to hop his vintage car up for better acceleration. 

Pecinta mobil memutuskan untuk memodifikasi mobil vintage-nya untuk akselerasi yang lebih baik.

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jalopy
jalopy
[Kata benda]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

mobil tua, besi tua

mobil tua, besi tua

Ex: The jalopy barely made it up the hill due to its worn-out engine. 

Mobil tua itu nyaris tidak bisa menanjak bukit karena mesinnya yang sudah aus.

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to jaywalk
to jaywalk
[kata kerja]

to cross a street or road without following the rules, typically by crossing outside of crosswalks or against traffic signals

menyeberang jalan dengan melanggar aturan, menyeberang di luar zebra cross

menyeberang jalan dengan melanggar aturan, menyeberang di luar zebra cross

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jump-start
jump-start
[Kata benda]

the act of starting a vehicle with a discharged battery using power from another vehicle's battery

starter lompat, menghidupkan dengan kabel jumper

starter lompat, menghidupkan dengan kabel jumper

Ex: They offered a jump-start to the stranded motorist. 

Mereka menawarkan jump-start kepada pengendara yang terdampar.

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to [leave] {sb/sth} in the dust

to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

meninggalkan jauh di belakang, mengalahkan dengan mudah

meninggalkan jauh di belakang, mengalahkan dengan mudah

Ex: The small startup left bigger companies in the dust. 

Startup kecil itu meninggalkan perusahaan besar jauh di belakang.

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officer
officer
[Kata benda]

a member of the police

perwira, polisi

perwira, polisi

Ex: Every officer wears a badge for identification. 

Setiap petugas memakai lencana untuk identifikasi.

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to peel out
to peel out
[kata kerja]

to leave a place swiftly in a vehicle, often making the wheels leave behind skid marks

melaju cepat meninggalkan bekas ban, berangkat dengan cepat

melaju cepat meninggalkan bekas ban, berangkat dengan cepat

Ex: Startled by a sudden noise the delivery truck peeled out, leaving evidence of its rapid departure. 

Terkejut oleh suara tiba-tiba, truk pengiriman itu melaju kencang, meninggalkan bukti kepergiannya yang cepat.

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(in|into) high gear

in a state that is extremely efficient or active

dengan kecepatan penuh, sangat aktif

dengan kecepatan penuh, sangat aktif

Ex: Once the orders doubled, the factory went into high gear. 

Begitu pesanan berlipat ganda, pabrik itu beroperasi dengan kecepatan penuh.

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pedal to the metal

used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed

tancap gas, ngebut sekencang-kencangnya

tancap gas, ngebut sekencang-kencangnya

Ex: The ambulance went pedal to the metal through the empty intersection. 

Ambulans itu tancap gas melewati persimpangan yang kosong.

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to rear-end
to rear-end
[kata kerja]

to hit the back of another vehicle with the front of your vehicle

menabrak dari belakang, membentur bagian belakang

menabrak dari belakang, membentur bagian belakang

Ex: He claimed the sun glare caused him to rear-end the other car. 

Dia mengklaim bahwa silau matahari membuatnya menabrak dari belakang mobil lain.

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to rev up
to rev up
[kata kerja]

to increase the speed of an engine

meningkatkan kecepatan mesin, mempercepat putaran

meningkatkan kecepatan mesin, mempercepat putaran

Ex: She revved the car's engine up to show off its power. 

Dia meningkatkan kecepatan mesin mobil untuk memamerkan kekuatannya.

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set of wheels

a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive

mobil keren, mobil mewah

mobil keren, mobil mewah

Ex: She saved for years to buy her dream set of wheels. 

Dia menabung bertahun-tahun untuk membeli mobil impiannya.

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spare tire
spare tire
[Kata benda]

an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged

ban serep, ban cadangan

ban serep, ban cadangan

Ex: It's important to check the air pressure of the spare tire regularly to ensure it's ready for use. 

Penting untuk memeriksa tekanan udara ban cadangan secara teratur untuk memastikannya siap digunakan.

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to tank up
to tank up
[kata kerja]

to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

mengisi tangki, mengisi bahan bakar

mengisi tangki, mengisi bahan bakar

Ex: By tomorrow, they will have tanked up the boat for the fishing trip. 

Besok, mereka akan mengisi perahu untuk perjalanan memancing.

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wheel
wheel
[Kata benda]

A round object in front of the driver used to control the direction of a vehicle

kemudi, roda

kemudi, roda

Ex: The wheel slipped from his hands during the turn. 

Kemudi terlepas dari tangannya saat berbelok.

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to beat
to beat
[kata kerja]

to surpass or outdo someone or something

mengalahkan, melebihi

mengalahkan, melebihi

Ex: The new film beats the previous box office hits for opening weekend sales. 

Film baru ini mengalahkan film box office sebelumnya dalam penjualan akhir pekan pembukaan.

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to [burn] rubber

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

tancap gas kencang, ngegas habis-habisan

tancap gas kencang, ngegas habis-habisan

Ex: Stop trying to burn rubber on a quiet residential street. 

Berhenti mencoba tancap gas kencang di jalan perumahan yang tenang.

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to check out
to check out
[kata kerja]

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

memeriksa, menguji

memeriksa, menguji

Ex: The detective will check out the alibi to verify its legitimacy. 

Detektif akan memeriksa alibi untuk memverifikasi keabsahannya.

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clunker
clunker
[Kata benda]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

mobil tua, besi tua

mobil tua, besi tua

Ex: She bought a used bicycle to replace her clunker, which was costing too much in repairs. 

Dia membeli sepeda bekas untuk menggantikan mobil tuanya, yang menghabiskan terlalu banyak biaya perbaikan.

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cop
cop
[Kata benda]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

polisi, serdadu

polisi, serdadu

Ex: She admired her father, who had served as a cop for over twenty years. 

Dia mengagumi ayahnya, yang telah bertugas sebagai polisi selama lebih dari dua puluh tahun.

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jeez
jeez
[Interjeksi]

used to express frustration, annoyance, surprise, or impatience

Ya ampun, Astaga

Ya ampun, Astaga

Ex: Jeez, I never thought I'd actually win the raffle! 

Jeez, aku tidak pernah menyangka akan benar-benar memenangkan undian!

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knock it off
knock it off
[Interjeksi]

used to express annoyance or frustration with someone's actions and to demand that they stop those actions

Hentikan itu!, Sudah cukup!

Hentikan itu!, Sudah cukup!

Ex: I've told you before, don't tease your sister.  Knock it off! 

Sudah kukatakan sebelumnya, jangan mengganggu adikmu. Hentikan!

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to [have] a lead foot

to have a tendency to drive very fast

suka ngebut, punya kebiasaan nyetir kencang

suka ngebut, punya kebiasaan nyetir kencang

Ex: Try not to have a lead foot on this road; there are cameras everywhere. 

Jangan ngebut di jalan ini; kamera ada di mana-mana.

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pile
pile
[Kata benda]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

tumpukan, gunung

tumpukan, gunung

Ex: The team had a pile of work to finish before the deadline. 

Tim memiliki tumpukan pekerjaan yang harus diselesaikan sebelum tenggat waktu.

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so what
so what
[Interjeksi]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

terus apa, lalu apa

terus apa, lalu apa

Ex: You didn't like the movie?  So what, everyone has different tastes. 

Kamu tidak suka filmnya? Terus kenapa, setiap orang punya selera yang berbeda.

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to soak
to soak
[kata kerja]

to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone

membebankan pajak tinggi, memungut biaya tinggi

membebankan pajak tinggi, memungut biaya tinggi

Ex: They were soaked with fines for missing the deadline to pay their taxes. 

Mereka dibanjiri denda karena melewatkan batas waktu pembayaran pajak mereka.

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on a dime
on a dime
[frasa]

used to describe something, typically an action or change, that is done without any difficulty or hesitation

tanpa ragu, seketika

tanpa ragu, seketika

Ex: Good drivers need to react on a dime in heavy traffic. 

Pengemudi yang baik harus bisa bereaksi tanpa ragu di lalu lintas padat.

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sucker
sucker
[Kata benda]

a gullible person who is easily cheated or taken advantage of

orang mudah tertipu, bodoh

orang mudah tertipu, bodoh

Ex: Only a sucker would fall for that pyramid scheme pitch. 

Hanya orang bodoh yang akan tertipu oleh skema piramida itu.

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to [take] a spin

to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride

jalan-jalan sebentar, mencoba kendaraan sebentar

jalan-jalan sebentar, mencoba kendaraan sebentar

Ex: After dinner, they took the old jeep for a spin around the village. 

Setelah makan malam, mereka jalan-jalan sebentar mengelilingi desa dengan jip tua itu.

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to total
to total
[kata kerja]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

menghancurkan total, membuat tidak bisa diperbaiki

menghancurkan total, membuat tidak bisa diperbaiki

Ex: The crash totaled both cars involved. 

Kecelakaan itu menghancurkan kedua mobil yang terlibat.

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whoa
whoa
[Interjeksi]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Wah, Astaga

Wah, Astaga

Ex: Whoa, that was unexpected! 

Whoa, itu tidak terduga!

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yeah
yeah
[Interjeksi]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

Ya, Iya

Ya, Iya

Ex: Yeah, I'll be able to come to your party. 

Ya, aku akan bisa datang ke pestamu.

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to broadside
to broadside
[kata kerja]

collide with the broad side of

menabrak sisi lebar, bertabrakan dengan sisi lebar

menabrak sisi lebar, bertabrakan dengan sisi lebar

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blowout
blowout
[Kata benda]

a large and lavish feast, often with excessive food and drink

pesta, perjamuan

pesta, perjamuan

Ex: They hosted a wedding blowout, complete with gourmet dishes and an open bar. 

Mereka mengadakan pesta pernikahan yang meriah, lengkap dengan hidangan gourmet dan open bar.

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to [corner] like it [is] on rails

to navigate a turn or curve with exceptional control, stability, and precision, as if the vehicle were following a set path or track

Ex: Yesterday, my bike cornered like it was on rails during the race. 
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to jinx
to jinx
[kata kerja]

cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

melemparkan mantra pada seseorang atau sesuatu, menyihir seseorang atau sesuatu

melemparkan mantra pada seseorang atau sesuatu, menyihir seseorang atau sesuatu

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(punch|floor) it
punch it
[Interjeksi]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

Ayo,  gas!

Ayo, gas!

Ex: "Floor it!"  she yelled as the car in front of them blocked their way. 

"Gas pol!" teriaknya saat mobil di depan mereka menghalangi jalan.

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to [run] a red light

to drive through an intersection when the traffic light is red, typically in violation of traffic laws

Ex: If you run a red light, you could get a hefty fine. 
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slammer
slammer
[Kata benda]

a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

penjara, buih

penjara, buih

Ex: The detective worked hard to put the gang leader in the slammer for life. 

Detektif itu bekerja keras untuk memenjarakan pemimpin geng di penjara seumur hidup.

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to [blow] a tire

to suddenly and unexpectedly lose air in a tire, usually due to a puncture, excessive wear, or a burst, causing a vehicle to become difficult or unsafe to drive

Ex: They were late for the wedding because their car blew a tire on the way. 
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dashboard
dashboard
[Kata benda]

the panel placed inside a vehicle, below the glass at the front, that is facing the driver or pilot and contains most of the controls and switches

dashboard, panel instrumen

dashboard, panel instrumen

Ex: The dashboard displayed the car's speed and fuel level. 

Dashboard menampilkan kecepatan mobil dan level bahan bakar.

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deuce coupe
deuce coupe
[Kata benda]

a small, high-performance automobile designed to seat only two people, often referring to classic hot rods, particularly the 1932 Ford Coupe, which was popular in early American car culture

sebuah deuce coupe, mobil berkinerja tinggi kecil yang dirancang untuk dua orang saja

sebuah deuce coupe, mobil berkinerja tinggi kecil yang dirancang untuk dua orang saja

Ex: Back in the day, a deuce coupe was the dream car for many young racers. 

Dulu, sebuah deuce coupe adalah mobil impian bagi banyak pembalap muda.

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flatfoot
flatfoot
[Kata benda]

a member of a law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and investigating crimes, and enforcing laws within a given jurisdiction

polisi, petugas polisi

polisi, petugas polisi

Ex: A police officer approached the suspect with caution. 

Seorang polisi mendekati tersangka dengan hati-hati.

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(punch|floor) it
punch it
[Interjeksi]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

Ayo,  gas!

Ayo, gas!

Ex: "Floor it!"  she yelled as the car in front of them blocked their way. 

"Gas pol!" teriaknya saat mobil di depan mereka menghalangi jalan.

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fuzz-buster
fuzz-buster
[Kata benda]

a device, typically a radar detector, used in vehicles to detect police radar signals, helping drivers avoid speeding tickets

detektor radar, pemberitahuan radar

detektor radar, pemberitahuan radar

Ex: She bought a new fuzz-buster after getting a speeding ticket last month. 

Dia membeli detektor radar baru setelah mendapatkan tiket kecepatan bulan lalu.

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head-on collision
head-on collision
[Kata benda]

a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front

tabrakan berhadapan, benturan langsung

tabrakan berhadapan, benturan langsung

Ex: The police were called to the scene of the head-on collision to assess the damage and assist the injured. 

Polisi dipanggil ke tempat tabrakan depan untuk menilai kerusakan dan membantu yang terluka.

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high rider
high rider
[Kata benda]

a vehicle, especially a car or truck, that is modified to have a raised suspension, resulting in a higher ride height than standard vehicles

kendaraan tinggi, mobil dengan suspensi tinggi

kendaraan tinggi, mobil dengan suspensi tinggi

Ex: We could barely reach the top of the high rider’s tires when we tried to clean it. 

Kami hampir tidak bisa mencapai bagian atas ban high rider ketika kami mencoba membersihkannya.

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to [jam|slam] (on|) the [brake]

to suddenly or forcefully apply the brakes of a vehicle, often to avoid an accident or stop abruptly

Ex: She nearly jammed the brakes, but caught herself just in time to avoid the red light. 
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lemon
lemon
[Kata benda]

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

lemon, mobil jelek

lemon, mobil jelek

Ex: After several repairs, they concluded the refrigerator was a lemon and decided to return it. 

Setelah beberapa perbaikan, mereka menyimpulkan bahwa lemari es itu adalah lemon dan memutuskan untuk mengembalikannya.

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to [light] it up

to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

Ex: Let’s light it up at the party tonight and make it unforgettable! 
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loaded
loaded
[Adjektiva]

(of a vehicle) equipped with a variety of additional features or accessories, such as a premium sound system, leather seats, or advanced technology

dilengkapi, dimuat

dilengkapi, dimuat

Ex: The new sedan comes loaded with options like navigation and a surround sound system. 

Sedan baru ini datang dilengkapi dengan opsi seperti navigasi dan sistem suara surround.

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lowrider
lowrider
[Kata benda]

a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized features

mobil yang dimodifikasi untuk duduk lebih rendah ke tanah, kendaraan khusus dengan posisi rendah

mobil yang dimodifikasi untuk duduk lebih rendah ke tanah, kendaraan khusus dengan posisi rendah

Ex: Lowriders are a big part of the West Coast car scene. 

Lowrider adalah bagian besar dari skena mobil di Pantai Barat.

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to [nail] the breaks

to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle, often causing the car to stop abruptly

Ex: I nearly went through the red light but nailed the brakes at the last second. 
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pile-up
pile-up
[Kata benda]

a collision involving multiple vehicles, often caused by poor visibility or sudden braking

tabrakan beruntun, pile-up

tabrakan beruntun, pile-up

Ex: Emergency services arrived quickly at the scene of the pile-up to assist injured motorists. 

Layanan darurat tiba dengan cepat di tempat tabrakan beruntun untuk membantu pengendara yang terluka.

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to [pop] the clutch

to quickly release the clutch in a manual transmission vehicle, typically when starting the engine or attempting to shift gears

Ex: When you're learning to drive a manual, it’s easy to pop the clutch too early and stall the car. 
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rattletrap
rattletrap
[Kata benda]

a vehicle, typically an old or poorly maintained one, that makes a lot of noise or rattles due to its condition. Often used to describe a car in poor shape

mobil tua, besi tua

mobil tua, besi tua

Ex: I can't believe they still use that rattletrap to get to work every day. 

Aku tidak percaya mereka masih menggunakan mobil tua itu untuk pergi bekerja setiap hari.

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to soup up
to soup up
[kata kerja]

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

memodifikasi, meningkatkan

memodifikasi, meningkatkan

Ex: The garage offers services for souping up trucks to improve towing capacity. 

Bengkel menawarkan layanan untuk memodifikasi truk guna meningkatkan kapasitas penarikannya.

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to [spin] doughnuts

to perform a driving maneuver where the vehicle spins in tight circles, typically on its rear tires, often creating smoke from the tires. It is commonly associated with reckless or show-off driving

Ex: If you try to spin doughnuts in a car that’s not built for it, you’ll end up with flat tires. 
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to strip
to strip
[kata kerja]

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

mengosongkan, membersihkan

mengosongkan, membersihkan

Ex: The tenants stripped the apartment of all its furnishings before moving out. 

Para penyewa mengosongkan apartemen dari semua perabotannya sebelum pindah.

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to tail
to tail
[kata kerja]

to drive closely behind another car, typically in a way that may be considered aggressive or dangerous

menempel, mengikuti dari dekat

menempel, mengikuti dari dekat

Ex: She had to speed up to avoid being tailed by the impatient driver behind her. 

Dia harus mempercepat untuk menghindari dikejar oleh pengemudi yang tidak sabar di belakangnya.

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wheelie
wheelie
[Kata benda]

a maneuver in which a vehicle is temporarily balanced on its back two wheels, with the front wheels lifted off the ground

wheelie, mengangkat roda depan

wheelie, mengangkat roda depan

Ex: I can't believe she managed to do a wheelie in that old car! 

Aku tidak percaya dia berhasil melakukan wheelie dengan mobil tua itu!

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