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used of traffic

ambuteiaj, blocaj de trafic

ambuteiaj, blocaj de trafic

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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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stop operating or functioning

a nu mai funcționa, a se strica

a nu mai funcționa, a se strica

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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
[substantiv]

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

accident minor, coliziune ușoară

accident minor, coliziune ușoară

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.Polițistul a făcut un raport rapid pentru **coliziunea minoră**.
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flat
[substantiv]

a deflated pneumatic tire

anvelopă dezumflată, pneu flat

anvelopă dezumflată, pneu flat

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to floor
[verb]

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

a apăsa pedala la podea, a accelera la maximum

a apăsa pedala la podea, a accelera la maximum

Ex: She floored the car to overtake the slow truck on the road .Ea a **apăsat** pedala de accelerație pentru a depăși camionul lent de pe drum.
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four-wheeler
[substantiv]

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

vehicul cu patru roți, ATV

vehicul cu patru roți, ATV

Ex: The farmer used a rugged four-wheeler to navigate the muddy fields .Fermierul a folosit un **vehicul cu patru roți** robust pentru a naviga prin câmpurile noroioase.
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fuzz
[substantiv]

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

polițist, milțian

polițist, milțian

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to hop up
[verb]

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

modifica, îmbunătăți

modifica, îmbunătăți

Ex: The auto shop specializes in hopping up trucks for off-road enthusiasts .Service-ul auto este specializat în **modificarea** camioanelor pentru pasionații de off-road.
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jalopy
[substantiv]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

vehicul vechi, vechitură

vehicul vechi, vechitură

Ex: They restored the jalopy to its former glory with new paint and upholstery .Au restaurat **vechea mașină** la gloria sa de altădată cu vopsea nouă și tapițerie.
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to cross a street or road without following the rules, typically by crossing outside of crosswalks or against traffic signals

a traversa strada în afara trecerii de pietoni, a traversa neregulamentar

a traversa strada în afara trecerii de pietoni, a traversa neregulamentar

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jump-start
[substantiv]

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

pornire cu cabluri, pornire prin conectare la altă baterie

pornire cu cabluri, pornire prin conectare la altă baterie

Ex: I learned how to do a jump-start in case of emergencies.Am învățat cum să fac un **pornire prin conectare** în caz de urgență.
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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
[substantiv]

a member of the police

ofițer, polițist

ofițer, polițist

Ex: Two officers were discussing the recent robberies .Doi **ofițeri** discutau despre jafurile recente.
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to leave a place swiftly in a vehicle, often making the wheels leave behind skid marks

a pleca cu viteza lăsând urme de pneuri, a demara rapid

a pleca cu viteza lăsând urme de pneuri, a demara rapid

Ex: Excited by the open road, Jake couldn't resist the urge to peel out of the driveway, leaving skid marks behind.Entuziasmat de drumul liber, Jake nu a putut rezista impulsului de a **pleca în viteză** de pe alee, lăsând în urmă urme de derapaj.
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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 hit the back of another vehicle with the front of your vehicle

a lovi din spate, a intra în spatele

a lovi din spate, a intra în spatele

Ex: The driver failed to stop in time and rear-ended the vehicle ahead.Șoferul nu a reușit să se oprească la timp și a **lovit spatele** vehiculului din față.
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to rev up
[verb]

to increase the speed of an engine

crește turația, accelera motorul

crește turația, accelera motorul

Ex: In a drag race , drivers rev up their engines to get a quick start .Într-o cursă de drag, piloții **accelerează** motoarele pentru a obține o start rapid.
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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
[substantiv]

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

roata de rezervă, anvelopă de rezervă

roata de rezervă, anvelopă de rezervă

Ex: He stored an emergency kit with tools and a flashlight near the spare tire in the trunk .A depozitat un kit de urgență cu unelte și o lanternă lângă **roata de rezervă** în portbagaj.
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to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

a umple rezervorul, a face plinul

a umple rezervorul, a face plinul

Ex: Please remember to tank up the generator before the power outage hits .Vă rugăm să vă amintiți să **umpleți rezervorul** generatorului înainte de întreruperea curentului.
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wheel
[substantiv]

a handwheel that is used for steering

volan, roată de direcție

volan, roată de direcție

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to beat
[verb]

to surpass or outdo someone or something

depăși, întrece

depăși, întrece

Ex: I think this new phone beats the previous model in terms of battery life.Cred că acest nou telefon **depășește** modelul anterior în ceea ce privește durata de viață a bateriei.
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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 closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

verifica, examina

verifica, examina

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .Echipa va **verifica** echipamentul pentru a se asigura că este în stare de funcționare.
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clunker
[substantiv]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

vehicul vechi, cazane

vehicul vechi, cazane

Ex: Despite its age , the clunker held sentimental value for him because it was his first car .În ciuda vârstei, **vechea mașină** avea o valoare sentimentală pentru el, deoarece era prima lui mașină.
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cop
[substantiv]

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

polițist, gardian

polițist, gardian

Ex: The cops worked together to solve the complex case and bring the perpetrator to justice .**Polițiștii** au lucrat împreună pentru a rezolva cazul complex și a aduce făptașul în fața justiției.
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jeez
[interjecție]

used to express surprise or disbelief

Doamne!, Vai!

Doamne!, Vai!

Ex: Jeez, I did n't know you could play the guitar so well !**Doamne**, nu știam că poți cânta la chitară atât de bine!
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knock it off
[interjecție]

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

Termină cu asta!, Gata acum!

Termină cu asta!, Gata acum!

Ex: Enough with the pranks already.Destul cu glumele. **Oprește-te** !
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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
[substantiv]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

grămadă, munte

grămadă, munte

Ex: As the event ended , there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated .Pe măsură ce evenimentul se încheia, era o **grămadă** de mâncare rămasă care trebuia donată.
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so what
[interjecție]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

și ce, apoi ce

și ce, apoi ce

Ex: I made a mistake.Am făcut o greșeală. **Și ce**, se întâmplă.
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to soak
[verb]

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

a impune taxe mari, a percepe taxe excesive

a impune taxe mari, a percepe taxe excesive

Ex: He felt that the system was designed to soak working families with additional costs .El a simțit că sistemul a fost conceput pentru a **încărca** familiile muncitoare cu costuri suplimentare.
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on a dime
[frază]

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
[substantiv]

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

prost, naiv

prost, naiv

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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
[verb]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

distruge complet, face ireparabil

distruge complet, face ireparabil

Ex: She accidentally totaled her new SUV while driving on the icy road .Ea a **distrus** accidental noul ei SUV în timp ce conducea pe drumul înghețat.
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whoa
[interjecție]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Uau, Oau

Uau, Oau

Ex: Whoa, that 's unbelievable !**Whoa**, este incredibil!
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yeah
[interjecție]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

Da, Mda

Da, Mda

Ex: Yeah, I 've finished the report for the meeting .
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collide with the broad side of

a intra în coliziune cu latura largă, a se ciocni cu partea lată a

a intra în coliziune cu latura largă, a se ciocni cu partea lată a

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blowout
[substantiv]

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

festin, banchet

festin, banchet

Ex: We planned a small dinner, but it quickly escalated into a full-scale blowout.Am planificat o mică cină, dar a escaladat rapid într-un **festin** la scară largă.
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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
[verb]

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

a arunca o vrajă asupra cuiva sau a ceva, a vrăji pe cineva sau ceva

a arunca o vrajă asupra cuiva sau a ceva, a vrăji pe cineva sau ceva

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punch it
[interjecție]

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

Haide,  apasă pedala!

Haide, apasă pedala!

Ex: Hurry up!Grăbește-te! Întârziem, **apasă pedala**!
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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
[substantiv]

a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

închisoare, pușcărie

închisoare, pușcărie

Ex: The corrupt businessman managed to avoid the slammer despite overwhelming evidence against him .Omul de afaceri corupt a reușit să evite **închisoarea** în ciuda dovezilor copleșitoare împotriva lui.
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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
[substantiv]

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

tablou de bord, panou de control

tablou de bord, panou de control

Ex: She wiped down the dashboard to remove the dust .Ea a șters **tabloul de bord** pentru a îndepărta praful.
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deuce coupe
[substantiv]

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

un deuce coupe, o mașină mică

un deuce coupe, o mașină mică

Ex: The song "Little Deuce Coupe" by The Beach Boys made this type of car famous worldwide.Piesa "Little **Deuce Coupe" a The Beach Boys a făcut acest tip de mașină faimoasă în întreaga lume.
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flatfoot
[substantiv]

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

polițist, ofițer de poliție

polițist, ofițer de poliție

Ex: The police officer issued a warning instead of a ticket this time.**Polițistul** a emis o avertizare în loc de amendă de data aceasta.
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punch it
[interjecție]

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

Haide,  apasă pedala!

Haide, apasă pedala!

Ex: Hurry up!Grăbește-te! Întârziem, **apasă pedala**!
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fuzz-buster
[substantiv]

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

detector de radar, avertizor de radar

detector de radar, avertizor de radar

Ex: The fuzz-buster went off , signaling that there was a police car nearby .**Detectorul de radar** a dat semnal, indicând că în apropiere se afla o mașină de poliție.
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head-on collision
[substantiv]

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

coliziune frontală, ciocnire frontală

coliziune frontală, ciocnire frontală

Ex: Road safety measures , such as installing center barriers , aim to reduce the occurrence of head-on collisions on busy roads .Măsurile de siguranță rutieră, cum ar fi instalarea barierelor centrale, au ca scop reducerea apariției **coliziunilor frontale** pe drumurile aglomerate.
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high rider
[substantiv]

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

vehicul ridicat, mașină cu suspensie ridicată

vehicul ridicat, mașină cu suspensie ridicată

Ex: She loved the smooth ride of her high rider, especially on bumpy country roads .Îi plăcea plimbarea lină cu **high rider**-ul ei, mai ales pe drumurile țărănești accidentate.
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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
[substantiv]

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

lămâie, mașină stricată

lămâie, mașină stricată

Ex: Their new washing machine was a lemon, constantly breaking down and requiring repairs .Noua lor mașină de spălat era o **lămâie**, care se strica constant și necesita reparații.
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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
[adjectiv]

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

echipat, încărcat

echipat, încărcat

Ex: She chose the loaded model because it had everything she wanted .Ea a ales modelul **echipat** pentru că avea tot ce dorea.
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low rider
[substantiv]

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

o mașină coborâtă, un low rider

o mașină coborâtă, un low rider

Ex: Low riders are known for their unique suspension systems .**Low riderii** sunt cunoscuți pentru sistemele lor unice de suspensie.
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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
[substantiv]

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

coliziune în lanț, pile-up

coliziune în lanț, pile-up

Ex: Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent contributing to a pile-up in heavy traffic .Șoferii ar trebui să mențină o distanță sigură pentru a evita contribuția la un **accident în lanț** în traficul dens.
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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
[substantiv]

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

vehicul vechi, vehicul zdrăngănitor

vehicul vechi, vehicul zdrăngănitor

Ex: He sold me a rattletrap for a cheap price , but it broke down after only a week .Mi-a vândut o **vechitură** la un preț mic, dar s-a stricat după doar o săptămână.
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to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

modifica, îmbunătăți

modifica, îmbunătăți

Ex: Car enthusiasts often enjoy souping their vehicles up to achieve better performance.Pasionații de mașini se bucură adesea să **îmbunătățească** vehiculele lor pentru a obține performanțe mai bune.
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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
[verb]

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

dezgoli, goli

dezgoli, goli

Ex: Before the remodeling project began , they stripped the kitchen of its appliances and cabinets .Înainte de a începe proiectul de renovare, ei au **golit** bucătăria de electrocasnice și dulapuri.
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to tail
[verb]

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

a se lipi, a urmări îndeaproape

a se lipi, a urmări îndeaproape

Ex: Tailing someone in heavy traffic can be risky , especially if you do n't keep a safe distance .A **urmări** pe cineva în trafic intens poate fi riscant, mai ales dacă nu păstrezi o distanță de siguranță.
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wheelie
[substantiv]

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

wheelie, ridicarea roții din față

wheelie, ridicarea roții din față

Ex: Wheelies can be dangerous if not done properly, as they can lead to loss of control.**Wheelie-urile** pot fi periculoase dacă nu sunt făcute corect, deoarece pot duce la pierderea controlului.
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