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to [burn] rubber
[短语]
to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires
Ex:
In
his
excitement
to
leave
,
he
accidentally
burned
rubber
in
the
driveway
.
to have a tendency to drive very fast
Ex:
She
tends
to
have
a
lead
foot
when
running
late
for
appointments
.
to take the front passenger seat in a vehicle such as a car or truck
Ex:
The
kids
argued
over
who
would
get
to
sit
shotgun
during
the
family
drive
.
set of wheels
[短语]
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
.
to [take] a spin
[短语]
to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride
Ex:
Feeling
restless
,
she
suggested
they
take
a
spin
through
the
city
to
enjoy
the
evening
lights
.
to [call] shotgun
[短语]
to state that one will be sitting in the seat next to the driver in a vehicle
Ex:
He
called
shotgun
as soon as
they
mentioned
going out
for
a
drive
.