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bumper-to-bumper
[形容詞]

used of traffic

渋滞, 交通渋滞

渋滞, 交通渋滞

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.
to conk out
[動詞]

stop operating or functioning

動かなくなる, 故障する

動かなくなる, 故障する

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.

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

軽微な事故, 小規模な衝突

軽微な事故, 小規模な衝突

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.警察官は**軽微な衝突事故**の簡単な報告書を作成した。
flat
[名詞]

a deflated pneumatic tire

パンクしたタイヤ, 空気の抜けたタイヤ

パンクしたタイヤ, 空気の抜けたタイヤ

to floor
[動詞]

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

床を踏む, アクセルを床まで踏み込む

床を踏む, アクセルを床まで踏み込む

Ex: She floored the car to overtake the slow truck on the road .彼女は道路で遅いトラックを追い越すためにアクセルを**踏み込んだ**。
four-wheeler
[名詞]

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

四輪車, ATV

四輪車, ATV

Ex: The farmer used a rugged four-wheeler to navigate the muddy fields .農家はぬかるんだ畑を移動するために頑丈な**四輪車**を使いました。
fuzz
[名詞]

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

警官, ポリ公

警官, ポリ公

to hop up
[動詞]

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

改造する, 向上させる

改造する, 向上させる

Ex: The auto shop specializes in hopping up trucks for off-road enthusiasts .その自動車工房は、オフロード愛好家向けにトラックを**チューニング**することを専門としています。
jalopy
[名詞]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

ボロ車, くず車

ボロ車, くず車

Ex: They restored the jalopy to its former glory with new paint and upholstery .彼らは新しい塗装と内装で**ボロ車**を元の輝きに戻しました。
to jaywalk
[動詞]

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

横断歩道以外で道路を横断する, 信号を無視して横断する

横断歩道以外で道路を横断する, 信号を無視して横断する

jump-start
[名詞]

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

ジャンプスタート, ブースターケーブルでの始動

ジャンプスタート, ブースターケーブルでの始動

Ex: I learned how to do a jump-start in case of emergencies.緊急時に**ジャンプスタート**する方法を学びました。

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 .
officer
[名詞]

a member of the police

警官, 警察官

警官, 警察官

Ex: Two officers were discussing the recent robberies .二人の**警官**が最近の強盗について話し合っていた。
to peel out
[動詞]

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

急発進する, タイヤをきしませて速く去る

急発進する, タイヤをきしませて速く去る

Ex: Excited by the open road, Jake couldn't resist the urge to peel out of the driveway, leaving skid marks behind.開けた道に興奮して、ジェイクはスキッドマークを残しながら車道から**猛スピードで去る**衝動に抵抗できなかった。

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 .

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.
to rear-end
[動詞]

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

追突する, 後ろからぶつかる

追突する, 後ろからぶつかる

Ex: The driver failed to stop in time and rear-ended the vehicle ahead.運転手は時間内に停止できず、前の車両に**追突**しました。
to rev up
[動詞]

to increase the speed of an engine

エンジンの回転数を上げる, エンジンを加速させる

エンジンの回転数を上げる, エンジンを加速させる

Ex: In a drag race , drivers rev up their engines to get a quick start .ドラッグレースでは、ドライバーは素早いスタートを切るためにエンジンを**回転させます**。

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.
spare tire
[名詞]

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

スペアタイヤ, 予備タイヤ

スペアタイヤ, 予備タイヤ

Ex: He stored an emergency kit with tools and a flashlight near the spare tire in the trunk .彼はトランクの**スペアタイヤ**の近くに工具と懐中電灯を含む緊急キットを保管した。
to tank up
[動詞]

to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

給油する, タンクを満たす

給油する, タンクを満たす

Ex: Please remember to tank up the generator before the power outage hits .停電が起こる前に発電機の**燃料を補給する**ことを忘れないでください。
wheel
[名詞]

a handwheel that is used for steering

ハンドル, 操舵輪

ハンドル, 操舵輪

to beat
[動詞]

to surpass or outdo someone or something

打ち負かす, 上回る

打ち負かす, 上回る

Ex: I think this new phone beats the previous model in terms of battery life.この新しい電話はバッテリー寿命の点で前のモデルを**上回る**と思います。

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.
to check out
[動詞]

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

確認する, 調べる

確認する, 調べる

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .チームは機器が正常に動作していることを確認するために**チェックします**。
clunker
[名詞]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

ボロ車, ガラクタ車

ボロ車, ガラクタ車

Ex: Despite its age , the clunker held sentimental value for him because it was his first car .年齢にもかかわらず、その**ボロ車**は彼にとって思い出の価値があった。なぜなら、それが彼の最初の車だったからだ。
cop
[名詞]

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

警察, お巡りさん

警察, お巡りさん

Ex: The cops worked together to solve the complex case and bring the perpetrator to justice .**警察官**たちは協力して複雑な事件を解決し、加害者を法に導いた。
jeez
[間投詞]

used to express surprise or disbelief

うわっ!, まあ!

うわっ!, まあ!

Ex: Jeez, I did n't know you could play the guitar so well !**まあ**, あなたがそんなに上手にギターを弾けるとは知りませんでした!
knock it off
[間投詞]

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

やめろ!, もういい加減にしろ!

やめろ!, もういい加減にしろ!

Ex: Enough with the pranks already.もう冗談はいい。**やめて** !

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 .
pile
[名詞]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

山, 積み重ね

山, 積み重ね

Ex: As the event ended , there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated .イベントが終わった時、寄付する必要のある残り物の食べ物の**山**がありました。
so what
[間投詞]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

だから何, それがどうした

だから何, それがどうした

Ex: I made a mistake.私は間違いを犯した。**だから何**、そんなことは起こるものだ。
to soak
[動詞]

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

高額な税金を課す, 高い料金を請求する

高額な税金を課す, 高い料金を請求する

Ex: He felt that the system was designed to soak working families with additional costs .彼は、そのシステムが働く家族に追加費用を**課す**ように設計されていると感じた。

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 .
sucker
[名詞]

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

だまされやすい人, カモ

だまされやすい人, カモ

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.
to total
[動詞]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

完全に破壊する, 修理不能にする

完全に破壊する, 修理不能にする

Ex: She accidentally totaled her new SUV while driving on the icy road .彼女は凍った道を運転中、誤って新しいSUVを**全損させた**。
whoa
[間投詞]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

わあ, おお

わあ, おお

Ex: Whoa, that 's unbelievable !**わあ**, 信じられない!
yeah
[間投詞]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

はい, うん

はい, うん

Ex: Yeah, I 've finished the report for the meeting .
to broadside
[動詞]

collide with the broad side of

舷側に衝突する, 広い側面にぶつかる

舷側に衝突する, 広い側面にぶつかる

blowout
[名詞]

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

宴会, ごちそう

宴会, ごちそう

Ex: We planned a small dinner, but it quickly escalated into a full-scale blowout.私たちは小さなディナーを計画しましたが、それはすぐに大規模な**宴会**にエスカレートしました。

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.
to jinx
[動詞]

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

誰かまたは何かに呪いをかける, 誰かまたは何かを魔法にかける

誰かまたは何かに呪いをかける, 誰かまたは何かを魔法にかける

punch it
[間投詞]

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

さあ、アクセルを踏み込め!, 急げ、スピードアップだ!

さあ、アクセルを踏み込め!, 急げ、スピードアップだ!

Ex: Hurry up!急いで!遅れてるよ、**アクセルを踏み込め**!

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 .
slammer
[名詞]

a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

刑務所, 監獄

刑務所, 監獄

Ex: The corrupt businessman managed to avoid the slammer despite overwhelming evidence against him .腐敗した実業家は、彼に対する圧倒的な証拠にもかかわらず、**刑務所**を免れることができた。

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 .
dashboard
[名詞]

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

ダッシュボード, 計器盤

ダッシュボード, 計器盤

Ex: She wiped down the dashboard to remove the dust .彼女はほこりを取り除くために**ダッシュボード**を拭いた。
deuce coupe
[名詞]

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

デュースクーペ, 2人だけを乗せるために設計された小型の高性能自動車

デュースクーペ, 2人だけを乗せるために設計された小型の高性能自動車

Ex: The song "Little Deuce Coupe" by The Beach Boys made this type of car famous worldwide.ザ・ビーチ・ボーイズの曲「リトル**デュース・クーペ」は、このタイプの車を世界的に有名にしました。
flatfoot
[名詞]

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

警察官, 警官

警察官, 警官

Ex: The police officer issued a warning instead of a ticket this time.**警察官**は今回、チケットの代わりに警告を発した。
punch it
[間投詞]

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

さあ、アクセルを踏み込め!, 急げ、スピードアップだ!

さあ、アクセルを踏み込め!, 急げ、スピードアップだ!

Ex: Hurry up!急いで!遅れてるよ、**アクセルを踏み込め**!
fuzz-buster
[名詞]

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

レーダー探知機, レーダー警告機

レーダー探知機, レーダー警告機

Ex: The fuzz-buster went off , signaling that there was a police car nearby .**レーダー探知機**が作動し、近くに警察の車があることを知らせました。

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

正面衝突, 正面からの衝突

正面衝突, 正面からの衝突

Ex: Road safety measures , such as installing center barriers , aim to reduce the occurrence of head-on collisions on busy roads .中央分離帯の設置などの道路安全対策は、混雑した道路での**正面衝突**の発生を減らすことを目的としています。
high rider
[名詞]

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

ハイライダー, 高く上げた車

ハイライダー, 高く上げた車

Ex: She loved the smooth ride of her high rider, especially on bumpy country roads .彼女は自分の**high rider**のスムーズな乗り心地が大好きでした、特にでこぼこの田舎道では。

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 .
lemon
[名詞]

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

レモン, 欠陥車

レモン, 欠陥車

Ex: Their new washing machine was a lemon, constantly breaking down and requiring repairs .彼らの新しい洗濯機は**レモン**で、常に故障して修理が必要でした。

to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

Ex: The athletes are about light it up in the final quarter of the game .
loaded
[形容詞]

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

装備された, 積載された

装備された, 積載された

Ex: She chose the loaded model because it had everything she wanted .彼女は**装備された**モデルを選びました、なぜならそれが彼女の望むすべてを持っていたからです。
low rider
[名詞]

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

ローダウン車, ローライダー

ローダウン車, ローライダー

Ex: Low riders are known for their unique suspension systems .**ローダイダー**は、そのユニークなサスペンションシステムで知られています。

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.
pile-up
[名詞]

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

多重衝突, pile-up

多重衝突, pile-up

Ex: Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent contributing to a pile-up in heavy traffic .ドライバーは、渋滞時の**多重衝突**の原因とならないよう、安全な車間距離を保つべきです。

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 .
rattletrap
[名詞]

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

ガタガタ車, ボロ車

ガタガタ車, ボロ車

Ex: He sold me a rattletrap for a cheap price , but it broke down after only a week .彼は私に安い値段で**がらくた車**を売ったが、たった一週間で故障した。
to soup up
[動詞]

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

改造する, 性能を向上させる

改造する, 性能を向上させる

Ex: Car enthusiasts often enjoy souping their vehicles up to achieve better performance.車の愛好家は、より良い性能を達成するためにしばしば車を**チューンアップ**することを楽しみます。

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 .
to strip
[動詞]

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

剥ぎ取る, 空にする

剥ぎ取る, 空にする

Ex: Before the remodeling project began , they stripped the kitchen of its appliances and cabinets .改装プロジェクトが始まる前に、彼らはキッチンから家電とキャビネットを**取り除きました**。
to tail
[動詞]

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

ぴったりつける, 接近して追う

ぴったりつける, 接近して追う

Ex: Tailing someone in heavy traffic can be risky, especially if you don't keep a safe distance.渋滞中に誰かを**テールゲートする**ことは危険な場合があります、特に安全な距離を保っていないと。
wheelie
[名詞]

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

ウィリー, 前輪浮かし

ウィリー, 前輪浮かし

Ex: Wheelies can be dangerous if not done properly, as they can lead to loss of control.**ウィリー**は正しく行われないと危険な可能性があり、コントロールを失う原因となることがあります。
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