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bumper-to-bumper
[Adjektiva]

used of traffic

macet, kemacetan

macet, kemacetan

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

Ex: The teenager wanted to impress his friends, so he burned rubber in the parking lot, leaving tire marks behind.
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to conk out
[kata kerja]

stop operating or functioning

berhenti beroperasi, rusak

berhenti beroperasi, rusak

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to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

Ex: The company is growing so quickly that its competitors are eating its dust in the market.
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fender-bender
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a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

kecelakaan kecil, benturan kecil

kecelakaan kecil, benturan kecil

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.Petugas polisi membuat laporan cepat untuk **kecelakaan kecil**.
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flat
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a deflated pneumatic tire

ban kempes, ban bocor

ban kempes, ban bocor

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to floor
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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: She floored the car to overtake the slow truck on the road .Dia **menginjak** gas untuk menyalip truk lambat di jalan.
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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: The farmer used a rugged four-wheeler to navigate the muddy fields .Petani itu menggunakan **kendaraan roda empat** yang kokoh untuk menjelajahi ladang yang berlumpur.
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fuzz
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uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

polisi, babi

polisi, babi

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

memodifikasi, meningkatkan

memodifikasi, meningkatkan

Ex: The auto shop specializes in hopping up trucks for off-road enthusiasts .Bengkel mobil khusus dalam **memodifikasi** truk untuk penggemar off-road.
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jalopy
[Kata benda]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

mobil tua, besi tua

mobil tua, besi tua

Ex: They restored the jalopy to its former glory with new paint and upholstery .Mereka memulihkan **mobil tua** ke kejayaannya dengan cat baru dan pelapis.
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to jaywalk
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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
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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: I learned how to do a jump-start in case of emergencies.Saya belajar cara melakukan **jump-start** dalam keadaan darurat.
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to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

Ex: The video gamer leaving his opponent in the dust with his expert knowledge of the game mechanics and quick reflexes .
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officer
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a member of the police

perwira, polisi

perwira, polisi

Ex: Two officers were discussing the recent robberies .Dua **petugas** sedang mendiskusikan perampokan baru-baru ini.
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to peel out
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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: Excited by the open road, Jake couldn't resist the urge to peel out of the driveway, leaving skid marks behind.Bersemangat oleh jalan yang terbuka, Jake tidak bisa menahan keinginan untuk **melaju cepat** keluar dari jalan masuk, meninggalkan bekas selip di belakang.
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in a state that is extremely efficient or active

Ex: With the deadline approaching , the team into high gear and worked around the clock to finish the project .
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used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed

Ex: In the final stretch of the marathon, she put the pedal to the metal and sprinted towards the finish line.
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to rear-end
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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: The driver failed to stop in time and rear-ended the vehicle ahead.Pengemudi gagal berhenti tepat waktu dan **menabrak** kendaraan di depannya dari belakang.
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to rev up
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to increase the speed of an engine

meningkatkan kecepatan mesin, mempercepat putaran

meningkatkan kecepatan mesin, mempercepat putaran

Ex: In a drag race , drivers rev up their engines to get a quick start .Dalam balap drag, pembalap **meningkatkan kecepatan** mesin mereka untuk mendapatkan start yang cepat.
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a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive

Ex: The teenager worked a part-time job to save up for a set of wheels to have more independence.
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spare tire
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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: He stored an emergency kit with tools and a flashlight near the spare tire in the trunk .Dia menyimpan perlengkapan darurat dengan alat-alat dan senter di dekat **ban serep** di bagasi.
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to tank up
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to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

mengisi tangki, mengisi bahan bakar

mengisi tangki, mengisi bahan bakar

Ex: Please remember to tank up the generator before the power outage hits .Harap ingat untuk **mengisi tangki** generator sebelum pemadaman listrik terjadi.
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wheel
[Kata benda]

a handwheel that is used for steering

setir, roda kemudi

setir, roda kemudi

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to beat
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to surpass or outdo someone or something

mengalahkan, melebihi

mengalahkan, melebihi

Ex: I think this new phone beats the previous model in terms of battery life.Saya pikir ponsel baru ini **mengalahkan** model sebelumnya dalam hal daya tahan baterai.
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to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

Ex: The teenager wanted to impress his friends, so he burned rubber in the parking lot, leaving tire marks behind.
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to check out
[kata kerja]

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

memeriksa, menguji

memeriksa, menguji

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .Tim akan **memeriksa** peralatan untuk memastikannya dalam kondisi bekerja.
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clunker
[Kata benda]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

mobil tua, besi tua

mobil tua, besi tua

Ex: Despite its age , the clunker held sentimental value for him because it was his first car .Meskipun usianya sudah tua, **mobil tua** itu memiliki nilai sentimental baginya karena itu adalah mobil pertamanya.
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cop
[Kata benda]

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

polisi, serdadu

polisi, serdadu

Ex: The cops worked together to solve the complex case and bring the perpetrator to justice .Para **polisi** bekerja sama untuk menyelesaikan kasus yang rumit dan membawa pelaku ke pengadilan.
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jeez
[Interjeksi]

used to express surprise or disbelief

Ya ampun!, Astaga!

Ya ampun!, Astaga!

Ex: Jeez, I did n't know you could play the guitar so well !**Astaga**, aku tidak tahu kamu bisa bermain gitar dengan sangat baik!
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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: Enough with the pranks already.Sudah cukup dengan lelucon. **Hentikan** !
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to have a tendency to drive very fast

Ex: The racing enthusiast admitted has a lead foot on the track but is mindful of speed limits on regular roads .
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pile
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a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

tumpukan, gunung

tumpukan, gunung

Ex: As the event ended , there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated .Saat acara berakhir, ada **tumpukan** makanan sisa yang perlu disumbangkan.
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so what
[Interjeksi]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

terus apa, lalu apa

terus apa, lalu apa

Ex: I made a mistake.Aku melakukan kesalahan. **Terus apa**, itu terjadi.
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to soak
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to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone

membebankan pajak tinggi, memungut biaya tinggi

membebankan pajak tinggi, memungut biaya tinggi

Ex: He felt that the system was designed to soak working families with additional costs .Dia merasa bahwa sistem itu dirancang untuk **membebani** keluarga pekerja dengan biaya tambahan.
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on a dime
[frasa]

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

Ex: She was on a dime, showcasing her figure skating skills with grace .
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sucker
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a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

orang yang mudah ditipu, bodoh

orang yang mudah ditipu, bodoh

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to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride

Ex: After a busy day, taking a spin on her motorcycle was the perfect way for her to unwind.
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to total
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to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

menghancurkan total, membuat tidak bisa diperbaiki

menghancurkan total, membuat tidak bisa diperbaiki

Ex: She accidentally totaled her new SUV while driving on the icy road .Dia tidak sengaja **menghancurkan** SUV barunya saat mengemudi di jalan yang licin.
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whoa
[Interjeksi]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Wah, Astaga

Wah, Astaga

Ex: Whoa, that 's unbelievable !**Whoa**, itu luar biasa!
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yeah
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used as another way of saying 'yes'

Ya, Iya

Ya, Iya

Ex: Yeah, I 've finished the report for the meeting .
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to broadside
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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
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a large and lavish feast, often with excessive food and drink

pesta, perjamuan

pesta, perjamuan

Ex: We planned a small dinner, but it quickly escalated into a full-scale blowout.Kami merencanakan makan malam kecil, tetapi dengan cepat berubah menjadi **pesta** besar-besaran.
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to navigate a turn or curve with exceptional control, stability, and precision, as if the vehicle were following a set path or track

Ex: By the time we reached the mountain pass, the car had cornered like it was on rails.
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to jinx
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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 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: Hurry up!Cepat! Kita terlambat, **gas pol** !
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to drive through an intersection when the traffic light is red, typically in violation of traffic laws

Ex: You shouldrun a red light, even if no cars are coming .
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slammer
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a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

penjara, buih

penjara, buih

Ex: The corrupt businessman managed to avoid the slammer despite overwhelming evidence against him .Pengusaha korup berhasil menghindari **penjara** meskipun ada bukti yang sangat kuat melawannya.
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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: He was lucky the car did n’t swerve off the road when blew a tire at high speed .
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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: She wiped down the dashboard to remove the dust .Dia membersihkan **dashboard** untuk menghilangkan debu.
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deuce coupe
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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: The song "Little Deuce Coupe" by The Beach Boys made this type of car famous worldwide.Lagu "Little **Deuce Coupe" oleh The Beach Boys membuat jenis mobil ini terkenal di seluruh dunia.
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flatfoot
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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: The police officer issued a warning instead of a ticket this time.**Polisi** kali ini mengeluarkan peringatan bukannya tiket.
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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: Hurry up!Cepat! Kita terlambat, **gas pol** !
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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: The fuzz-buster went off , signaling that there was a police car nearby .**Pendeteksi radar** berbunyi, menandakan ada mobil polisi di dekatnya.
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head-on collision
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a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front

tabrakan berhadapan, benturan langsung

tabrakan berhadapan, benturan langsung

Ex: Road safety measures , such as installing center barriers , aim to reduce the occurrence of head-on collisions on busy roads .Tindakan keselamatan jalan, seperti pemasangan pembatas tengah, bertujuan untuk mengurangi terjadinya **tabrakan berhadapan** di jalan yang sibuk.
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high rider
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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: She loved the smooth ride of her high rider, especially on bumpy country roads .Dia menyukai perjalanan yang mulus dengan **high rider**-nya, terutama di jalan pedesaan yang bergelombang.
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to suddenly or forcefully apply the brakes of a vehicle, often to avoid an accident or stop abruptly

Ex: Taxi jammed the brake, but it still the van 's fault for not keeping a safe distance .
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lemon
[Kata benda]

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

lemon, mobil jelek

lemon, mobil jelek

Ex: Their new washing machine was a lemon, constantly breaking down and requiring repairs .Mesin cuci baru mereka adalah **lemon**, terus-menerus rusak dan membutuhkan perbaikan.
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to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

Ex: The athletes are about light it up in the final quarter of the game .
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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: She chose the loaded model because it had everything she wanted .Dia memilih model **lengkap** karena memiliki semua yang dia inginkan.
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low rider
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a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized features

mobil rendah, low rider

mobil rendah, low rider

Ex: Low riders are known for their unique suspension systems .**Low rider** dikenal dengan sistem suspensi yang unik.
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to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle, often causing the car to stop abruptly

Ex: The driver nailed the brakes, causing the tires to squeal in protest.
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pile-up
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a collision involving multiple vehicles, often caused by poor visibility or sudden braking

tabrakan beruntun, pile-up

tabrakan beruntun, pile-up

Ex: Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent contributing to a pile-up in heavy traffic .Pengemudi harus menjaga jarak aman untuk mencegah berkontribusi pada **tabrakan beruntun** di lalu lintas padat.
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to quickly release the clutch in a manual transmission vehicle, typically when starting the engine or attempting to shift gears

Ex: I pop the clutch to get the car rolling down the hill after the engine stalled .
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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: He sold me a rattletrap for a cheap price , but it broke down after only a week .Dia menjual saya sebuah **mobil tua** dengan harga murah, tapi rusak hanya setelah seminggu.
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to soup up
[kata kerja]

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

memodifikasi, meningkatkan

memodifikasi, meningkatkan

Ex: Car enthusiasts often enjoy souping their vehicles up to achieve better performance.Para penggemar mobil sering menikmati **memodifikasi** kendaraan mereka untuk mencapai kinerja yang lebih baik.
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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: The car spinning doughnuts on the icy road , narrowly missing the sidewalk .
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to strip
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to clear out or empty a space of its contents

mengosongkan, membersihkan

mengosongkan, membersihkan

Ex: Before the remodeling project began , they stripped the kitchen of its appliances and cabinets .Sebelum proyek renovasi dimulai, mereka **mengosongkan** dapur dari peralatan dan kabinetnya.
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to tail
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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: Tailing someone in heavy traffic can be risky, especially if you don't keep a safe distance.**Mengekor** seseorang di lalu lintas padat bisa berisiko, terutama jika Anda tidak menjaga jarak aman.
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wheelie
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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: Wheelies can be dangerous if not done properly, as they can lead to loss of control.**Wheelie** bisa berbahaya jika tidak dilakukan dengan benar, karena dapat menyebabkan hilangnya kendali.
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