Buku Street Talk 1 - Pelajaran 5

bumper-to-bumper [Adjektiva]

macet

to [burn] rubber [frasa]

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

Ex: The drag racer revved the engine and burned rubber as he sped down the track .

to conk out [kata kerja]

berhenti beroperasi

to [eat] {one's} dust [frasa]

to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

Ex: He 's such a fast runner that his competitors are left eating his dust in every race .

fender-bender [Kata benda]

kecelakaan kecil

Ex: The fender-bender caused a small dent in the car 's bumper .

Kecelakaan kecil menyebabkan penyok kecil di bemper mobil.

flat [Kata benda]

ban kempes

to floor [kata kerja]

menginjak habis

Ex: When the traffic light turned green , the driver floored the car and it sped away quickly .

Ketika lampu lalu lintas berubah hijau, pengemudi menginjak pedal gas sepenuhnya dan mobil melesat dengan cepat.

four-wheeler [Kata benda]

kendaraan roda empat

Ex: I just bought a new four-wheeler for off-road adventures .

Saya baru saja membeli kendaraan roda empat baru untuk petualangan off-road.

fuzz [Kata benda]

polisi

Ex: The fuzz pulled over the car on Main Street .

Polisi menghentikan mobil di Main Street.

to hop up [kata kerja]

memodifikasi

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.

jalopy [Kata benda]

mobil tua

Ex: They drove around town in a beat-up jalopy during college .

Mereka berkendara keliling kota dengan mobil tua yang reyot saat kuliah.

to jaywalk [kata kerja]

menyeberang jalan dengan melanggar aturan

jump-start [Kata benda]

starter lompat

Ex: He gave my car a jump-start when the battery died .

Dia memberikan jump-start pada mobil saya ketika baterai mati.

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

to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

Ex: The popular new social media platform left its rivals in the dust , attracting millions of users and revolutionizing the way people connect and share information online .

officer [Kata benda]

perwira

Ex: Every officer wears a badge for identification .

Setiap petugas memakai lencana untuk identifikasi.

to peel out [kata kerja]

melaju cepat meninggalkan bekas ban

Ex: At the stoplight , the impatient driver peeled out when it turned green , impressing onlookers with the screech of tires .

Di lampu merah, pengemudi yang tidak sabar melaju kencang saat lampu hijau, mengesankan penonton dengan derit ban.

(in|into) high gear [frasa]

in a state that is extremely efficient or active

Ex: After months of planning, the marketing campaign finally went into high gear with the launch of the new product.

pedal to the metal [frasa]

used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed

Ex: It would normally take us three days driving to New York from Colorado , but with my brother putting the pedal to the metal , we made it in two .

to rear-end [kata kerja]

menabrak dari belakang

Ex: He accidentally rear-ended the car in front of him at the stoplight.

Dia tidak sengaja menabrak mobil di depannya di lampu merah.

to rev up [kata kerja]

meningkatkan kecepatan mesin

Ex: The mechanic revved up the engine to test its performance .

Mekanik meningkatkan kecepatan mesin untuk menguji kinerjanya.

set of wheels [frasa]

a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive

Ex: I just got my driver 's license and ca n't wait to get my own set of wheels .

spare tire [Kata benda]

ban serep

Ex: He pulled over to change the flat tire with the spare tire from the trunk .

Dia berhenti untuk mengganti ban kempes dengan ban serep dari bagasi.

to tank up [kata kerja]

mengisi tangki

Ex: Yesterday , I tanked up my car before the long journey .

Kemarin, saya mengisi tangki mobil saya sebelum perjalanan panjang.

wheel [Kata benda]

setir

to beat [kata kerja]

mengalahkan

Ex: The new model of the car beats the old one in terms of fuel efficiency .

Model baru mobil mengalahkan yang lama dalam hal efisiensi bahan bakar.

to [burn] rubber [frasa]

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

Ex: The drag racer revved the engine and burned rubber as he sped down the track .

to check out [kata kerja]

memeriksa

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

Detektif akan memeriksa alibi untuk memverifikasi keabsahannya.

clunker [Kata benda]

mobil tua

Ex: He drove a clunker to work every day , its engine coughing and sputtering along the way .

Dia mengendarai mobil tua ke kerja setiap hari, mesinnya batuk-batuk dan tersendat di sepanjang jalan.

cop [Kata benda]

polisi

Ex: The cop patrolled the neighborhood to ensure the safety of residents .

Polisi berpatroli di lingkungan untuk memastikan keamanan penghuni.

jeez [Interjeksi]

Ya ampun!

Ex: Jeez !

Astaga! Aku tidak percaya betapa cepatnya waktu berlalu.

knock it off [Interjeksi]

Hentikan itu!

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

Sudah kukatakan sebelumnya, jangan mengganggu adikmu. Hentikan!

to [have] a lead foot [frasa]

to have a tendency to drive very fast

Ex: Watch out for the driver in the fast lane ; he 's known to have a lead foot .

pile [Kata benda]

tumpukan

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

so what [Interjeksi]

terus 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.

to soak [kata kerja]

membebankan pajak tinggi

Ex: The government decided to soak the wealthy with higher taxes to fund the new project .

Pemerintah memutuskan untuk membebani orang kaya dengan pajak yang lebih tinggi untuk mendanai proyek baru.

on a dime [frasa]

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

Ex: She dribbles past defenders on a dime , displaying her exceptional agility on the basketball court .

sucker [Kata benda]

a gullible person who is easily cheated or taken advantage of

Ex: He bought that broken car for full price – what a sucker.

to [take] a spin [frasa]

to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride

Ex: On a sunny afternoon , they decided to take a spin around the countryside in their convertible .

to total [kata kerja]

menghancurkan total

Ex: The car was totaled in the high-speed crash .

Mobil itu hancur total dalam tabrakan berkecepatan tinggi.

whoa [Interjeksi]

Wah

Ex: Whoa , that was unexpected !

Whoa, itu tidak terduga!

yeah [Interjeksi]

Ya

Ex: Yeah , I agree with you on that point .

Ya, saya setuju dengan Anda pada poin itu.

to broadside [kata kerja]

menabrak sisi lebar

blowout [Kata benda]

pesta

Ex: We had a huge Thanksgiving blowout with turkey , stuffing , and endless desserts .

Kami mengadakan pesta Thanksgiving yang besar dengan kalkun, isian, dan hidangan penutup yang tak ada habisnya.

to [corner] like it [is] on rails [frasa]

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

Ex: The car corners like it's on rails on every tight turn.

to jinx [kata kerja]

melemparkan mantra pada seseorang atau sesuatu

(punch|floor) it [Interjeksi]

Ayo

Ex: Come on , punch it !

Ayo, gas pol! Kita harus sampai di bandara lebih cepat!

to [run] a red light [frasa]

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

Ex: The driver ran a red light and nearly caused an accident .

slammer [Kata benda]

penjara

Ex: After getting caught stealing a car , he was sent straight to the slammer .

Setelah tertangkap mencuri mobil, dia langsung dikirim ke penjara.

to [blow] a tire [frasa]

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: She blew a tire on the highway and had to pull over immediately .

dashboard [Kata benda]

dashboard

Ex: The dashboard lights flickered when the engine started .

Lampu dashboard berkedip saat mesin dinyalakan.

deuce coupe [Kata benda]

sebuah deuce coupe

Ex: He restored a vintage deuce coupe from the 1930s and took it to car shows .

Dia merestorasi sebuah deuce coupe vintage dari tahun 1930-an dan membawanya ke pameran mobil.

flatfoot [Kata benda]

polisi

Ex: The police officer directed traffic after the accident.

Polisi mengarahkan lalu lintas setelah kecelakaan.

(punch|floor) it [Interjeksi]

Ayo

Ex: Come on , punch it !

Ayo, gas pol! Kita harus sampai di bandara lebih cepat!

fuzz-buster [Kata benda]

detektor radar

Ex: He installed a fuzz-buster in his car to avoid getting caught by speed traps .

Dia memasang pendeteksi radar di mobilnya untuk menghindari terkena jebakan kecepatan.

head-on collision [Kata benda]

tabrakan berhadapan

Ex: The head-on collision between the two cars caused a major traffic jam on the highway .

Tabrakan berhadapan antara dua mobil menyebabkan kemacetan lalu lintas besar di jalan raya.

high rider [Kata benda]

kendaraan tinggi

Ex: He ’s driving a high rider now , making it easier to see over other cars .

Dia sekarang mengendarai high rider, membuatnya lebih mudah untuk melihat di atas mobil lain.

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

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

Ex: I had to jam the brakes when the car in front of me suddenly stopped .

lemon [Kata benda]

lemon

Ex: He realized he had bought a lemon when the car broke down just a week after purchase .

Dia menyadari bahwa dia telah membeli lemon ketika mobil itu mogok hanya seminggu setelah pembelian.

to [light] it up [frasa]

to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

Ex: The DJ is about to light it up with his new remix .

loaded [Adjektiva]

dilengkapi

Ex: This car is loaded with all the latest tech features.

Mobil ini dilengkapi dengan semua fitur teknologi terbaru.

lowrider [Kata benda]

mobil yang dimodifikasi untuk duduk lebih rendah ke tanah

Ex: He rolled up in his lowrider , bouncing to the music .

Dia tiba dengan lowrider-nya, melompat-lompat mengikuti irama musik.

to [nail] the breaks [frasa]

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

Ex: He had to nail the brakes when the car in front of him stopped unexpectedly.

pile-up [Kata benda]

tabrakan beruntun

Ex: The highway was closed due to a massive pile-up involving ten cars during rush hour .

Jalan tol ditutup karena tabrakan beruntun yang melibatkan sepuluh mobil selama jam sibuk.

to [pop] the clutch [frasa]

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

Ex: To get the old car started , you had to pop the clutch on a cold morning .

rattletrap [Kata benda]

mobil tua

Ex: That old rattletrap barely made it up the hill , and the engine sounded like it might fall apart at any moment .

Mobil tua itu nyaris tidak bisa menanjak bukit, dan mesinnya terdengar seperti akan hancur setiap saat.

to soup up [kata kerja]

memodifikasi

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

Bengkel menawarkan layanan untuk memodifikasi truk guna meningkatkan kapasitas penarikannya.

to [spin] doughnuts [frasa]

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: He loves to spin doughnuts in the parking lot The car started spinning doughnuts on the icy road , narrowly missing the sidewalk.whenever he gets the chance .

to strip [kata kerja]

mengosongkan

Ex: Before selling the house , they stripped the bedrooms of their beds , dressers , and nightstands .

Sebelum menjual rumah, mereka mengosongkan kamar tidur dari tempat tidur, lemari, dan meja samping tempat tidur.

to tail [kata kerja]

menempel

Ex: He was tailing the car in front of him so closely that it made the driver nervous .

Dia membuntuti mobil di depannya begitu dekat sehingga membuat pengemudi gugup.

wheelie [Kata benda]

wheelie

Ex: He pulled off a wheelie on his bike , impressing everyone at the park .

Dia melakukan wheelie di sepedanya, mengesankan semua orang di taman.

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