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

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to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

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fender-bender
[substantiv]

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

accident ușor, coliziune minoră

accident ușor, coliziune minoră

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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 la maximum, a accelera

a apăsa la maximum, a accelera

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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, automobil

vehicul cu patru roți, automobil

Ex: The farmer used a four-wheeler to navigate the muddy fields .
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to hop up
[verb]

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

a modifca, a îmbunătăți

a modifca, a îmbunătăți

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jalopy
[substantiv]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

rablă, dube

rablă, dube

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jump-start
[substantiv]

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

încărcare a bateriei, pornire în avarie

încărcare a bateriei, pornire în avarie

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to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

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officer
[substantiv]

a member of the police

oficer, agent de poliție

oficer, agent de poliție

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

a pleca repede, a accelera brusc

a pleca repede, a accelera brusc

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in a state that is extremely efficient or active

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used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed

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

a lovi din spate, a ciocni

a lovi din spate, a ciocni

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to rev up
[verb]

to increase the speed of an engine

a accelera, a turba

a accelera, a turba

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a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive

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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

roată de rezervă, pneumatic de rezervă

roată de rezervă, pneumatic de rezervă

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to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

a alimenta, a umple

a alimenta, a umple

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to beat
[verb]

to surpass or outdo someone or something

depăşi, întrece

depăşi, întrece

Ex: beat expectations with their groundbreaking research .
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to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

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

a verifica, a examina

a verifica, a examina

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clunker
[substantiv]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

mașină veche, bolid vechi

mașină veche, bolid vechi

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cop
[substantiv]

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

polițist, agent de poliție

polițist, agent de poliție

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jeez
[interjecție]

used to express surprise or disbelief

Of!, Vai!

Of!, Vai!

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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

Lasă-o baltă!, Oprește-te!

Lasă-o baltă!, 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

o grămadă, o mulțime

o grămadă, o mulțime

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so what
[interjecție]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

și ce dacă, ce dacă

și ce dacă, ce dacă

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to soak
[verb]

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

a impune, a taxa

a impune, a taxa

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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

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to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride

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to total
[verb]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

a face praf, a distruge complet

a face praf, a distruge complet

Ex: She totaled her new SUV while driving on the icy road .
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whoa
[interjecție]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Uau, Wow

Uau, Wow

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yeah
[interjecție]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

Da, Așa este

Da, Așa este

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blowout
[substantiv]

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

festin, mese opulente

festin, mese opulente

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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

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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

Apasă accelerația!, Dă-i bătaie!

Apasă accelerația!, Dă-i bătaie!

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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, penitenciar

închisoare, penitenciar

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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

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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

panoul de bord, bordul

panoul de bord, bordul

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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

coupe de două locuri, automobil sportcut de două locuri

coupe de două locuri, automobil sportcut de două locuri

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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, agent de poliție

polițist, agent de poliție

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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

Apasă accelerația!, Dă-i bătaie!

Apasă accelerația!, Dă-i bătaie!

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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

detectoare de radar, aparate anti-radar

detectoare de radar, aparate anti-radar

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head-on collision
[substantiv]

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

ciocnire frontală, accident frontal

ciocnire frontală, accident frontal

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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 înalt, mașină înălțată

vehicul înalt, mașină înălțată

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

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lemon
[substantiv]

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

cacealma, nepotrivire

cacealma, nepotrivire

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to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

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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

încărcat, dotat

încărcat, dotat

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low rider
[substantiv]

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

mașină joasă, lowrider

mașină joasă, lowrider

Ex: Low riders are known for their unique suspension systems .
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to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle, often causing the car to stop abruptly

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pile-up
[substantiv]

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

accident în lanț, coliziune în lanț

accident în lanț, coliziune în lanț

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

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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

drezină, raută

drezină, raută

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

a îmbunătăți, a modifica

a îmbunătăți, a modifica

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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

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to strip
[verb]

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

a curăța, a goli

a curăța, a goli

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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 urmări, a urma

a urmări, a urma

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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

roata în aer, wheelie

roata în aer, wheelie

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