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bumper-to-bumper
[形容词]

used of traffic

堵车, 交通拥堵

堵车, 交通拥堵

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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 conk out
[动词]

stop operating or functioning

停止运转, 出故障

停止运转, 出故障

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

小擦撞, 轻微车祸

小擦撞, 轻微车祸

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.警察快速记录下了这起**小碰撞**的报告。
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flat
[名词]

a deflated pneumatic tire

瘪胎, 漏气的轮胎

瘪胎, 漏气的轮胎

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to floor
[动词]

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

踩到底, 将油门踩到底

踩到底, 将油门踩到底

Ex: She floored the car to overtake the slow truck on the road .她**踩下**油门以超过路上的慢速卡车。
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four-wheeler
[名词]

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

四轮车, 全地形车

四轮车, 全地形车

Ex: The farmer used a rugged four-wheeler to navigate the muddy fields .农夫使用了一辆坚固的**四轮车**在泥泞的田野中导航。
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fuzz
[名词]

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

警察, 条子

警察, 条子

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to hop up
[动词]

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

改装, 提升

改装, 提升

Ex: The auto shop specializes in hopping up trucks for off-road enthusiasts .这家汽车修理厂专门为越野爱好者**改装**卡车。
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jalopy
[名词]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

破车, 老爷车

破车, 老爷车

Ex: They restored the jalopy to its former glory with new paint and upholstery .他们用新油漆和装饰将**老爷车**恢复了昔日的辉煌。
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to jaywalk
[动词]

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

乱穿马路, 不按交通信号横穿道路

乱穿马路, 不按交通信号横穿道路

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jump-start
[名词]

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

搭电启动, 跨接启动

搭电启动, 跨接启动

Ex: I learned how to do a jump-start in case of emergencies.我学会了在紧急情况下如何进行**搭电**。
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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
[名词]

a member of the police

警官, 警察

警官, 警察

Ex: Two officers were discussing the recent robberies .两名**警官**正在讨论最近的抢劫案。
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to peel out
[动词]

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

急驶离开, 快速驶离

急驶离开, 快速驶离

Ex: Excited by the open road, Jake couldn't resist the urge to peel out of the driveway, leaving skid marks behind.对开阔的道路感到兴奋,杰克无法抗拒从车道上**疾驰而出**的冲动,留下了滑行的痕迹。
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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 rear-end
[动词]

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

追尾, 从后面撞上

追尾, 从后面撞上

Ex: The driver failed to stop in time and rear-ended the vehicle ahead.司机未能及时停车,**追尾**了前面的车辆。
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to rev up
[动词]

to increase the speed of an engine

加快引擎转速, 加速引擎

加快引擎转速, 加速引擎

Ex: In a drag race , drivers rev up their engines to get a quick start .在直线加速赛中,车手们**加速**他们的引擎以获得快速起步。
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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
[名词]

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

备胎, 备用轮胎

备胎, 备用轮胎

Ex: He stored an emergency kit with tools and a flashlight near the spare tire in the trunk .他在后备箱的**备胎**附近存放了一个装有工具和手电筒的应急包。
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to tank up
[动词]

to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

加油, 加满油箱

加油, 加满油箱

Ex: Please remember to tank up the generator before the power outage hits .请在停电前记得给发电机**加油**。
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wheel
[名词]

a handwheel that is used for steering

方向盘, 舵轮

方向盘, 舵轮

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to beat
[动词]

to surpass or outdo someone or something

超越, 胜过

超越, 胜过

Ex: I think this new phone beats the previous model in terms of battery life.我认为这款新手机在电池寿命方面**胜过**之前的型号。
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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 check out
[动词]

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

检查, 核实

检查, 核实

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .团队将**检查**设备以确保其处于工作状态。
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clunker
[名词]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

破车, 老爷车

破车, 老爷车

Ex: Despite its age , the clunker held sentimental value for him because it was his first car .尽管年代久远,那辆**破车**对他有情感价值,因为那是他的第一辆车。
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cop
[名词]

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

警察, 条子

警察, 条子

Ex: The cops worked together to solve the complex case and bring the perpetrator to justice .**警察**们共同努力解决了这起复杂的案件,并将肇事者绳之以法。
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jeez
[感叹词]

used to express surprise or disbelief

天啊!, 哇!

天啊!, 哇!

Ex: Jeez, I did n't know you could play the guitar so well !**天啊**, 我不知道你吉他弹得这么好!
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knock it off
[感叹词]

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

住手!, 够了!

住手!, 够了!

Ex: Enough with the pranks already.恶作剧够了。**住手** !
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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
[名词]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

堆, 山

堆, 山

Ex: As the event ended , there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated .活动结束时,有一**堆**剩余食物需要捐赠。
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so what
[感叹词]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

那又怎样, 所以呢

那又怎样, 所以呢

Ex: I made a mistake.我犯了一个错误。**那又怎样**,这种事常有的。
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to soak
[动词]

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

征收高额税款, 收取高额费用

征收高额税款, 收取高额费用

Ex: He felt that the system was designed to soak working families with additional costs .他觉得这个系统的设计是为了让工薪家庭**承受**额外的费用。
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on a dime
[短语]

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
[名词]

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

容易上当的人, 傻瓜

容易上当的人, 傻瓜

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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
[动词]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

完全摧毁, 使无法修复

完全摧毁, 使无法修复

Ex: She accidentally totaled her new SUV while driving on the icy road .她在结冰的路上开车时不小心把她的新SUV**完全毁了**。
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whoa
[感叹词]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

哇, 哎呀

哇, 哎呀

Ex: Whoa, that 's unbelievable !**哇**, 这太不可思议了!
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yeah
[感叹词]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

是的, 对啊

是的, 对啊

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

collide with the broad side of

与...的宽边相撞, 碰撞...的侧面

与...的宽边相撞, 碰撞...的侧面

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blowout
[名词]

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

盛宴, 宴会

盛宴, 宴会

Ex: We planned a small dinner, but it quickly escalated into a full-scale blowout.我们计划了一个小型晚餐,但它很快升级为一场大规模的**盛宴**。
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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
[动词]

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

对某人或某物施咒, 给某人或某物下咒

对某人或某物施咒, 给某人或某物下咒

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punch it
[感叹词]

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

快,踩油门!, 快点,加速!

快,踩油门!, 快点,加速!

Ex: Hurry up!快点!我们要迟到了,**踩油门**!
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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
[名词]

a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

监狱, 牢房

监狱, 牢房

Ex: The corrupt businessman managed to avoid the slammer despite overwhelming evidence against him .尽管有压倒性的证据对他不利,这位腐败的商人还是设法避免了**监狱**。
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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
[名词]

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

仪表盘, 控制面板

仪表盘, 控制面板

Ex: She wiped down the dashboard to remove the dust .她擦掉了**仪表盘**上的灰尘。
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deuce coupe
[名词]

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

双门小轿车, 专为两人设计的小型高性能汽车

双门小轿车, 专为两人设计的小型高性能汽车

Ex: The song "Little Deuce Coupe" by The Beach Boys made this type of car famous worldwide.海滩男孩的歌曲《小**双门轿跑》使这种类型的汽车在世界范围内闻名。
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flatfoot
[名词]

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, 警官

警察, 警官

Ex: The police officer issued a warning instead of a ticket this time.**警察**这次发出了警告而不是罚单。
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punch it
[感叹词]

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

快,踩油门!, 快点,加速!

快,踩油门!, 快点,加速!

Ex: Hurry up!快点!我们要迟到了,**踩油门**!
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fuzz-buster
[名词]

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

雷达探测器, 雷达警示器

雷达探测器, 雷达警示器

Ex: The fuzz-buster went off , signaling that there was a police car nearby .**雷达探测器**响了,表示附近有警车。
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a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front

正面碰撞, 迎面相撞

正面碰撞, 迎面相撞

Ex: Road safety measures , such as installing center barriers , aim to reduce the occurrence of head-on collisions on busy roads .道路安全措施,例如安装中央隔离栏,旨在减少繁忙道路上**正面碰撞**的发生。
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high rider
[名词]

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

高骑手, 升高悬挂的车辆

高骑手, 升高悬挂的车辆

Ex: She loved the smooth ride of her high rider, especially on bumpy country roads .她喜欢她的**high rider**的平稳行驶,尤其是在崎岖的乡村道路上。
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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
[名词]

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

柠檬, 瑕疵车

柠檬, 瑕疵车

Ex: Their new washing machine was a lemon, constantly breaking down and requiring repairs .他们的新洗衣机是个**柠檬**,经常坏掉需要修理。
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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
[形容词]

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

装备的, 装载的

装备的, 装载的

Ex: She chose the loaded model because it had everything she wanted .她选择了**配置齐全的**型号,因为它拥有她想要的一切。
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low rider
[名词]

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

低底盘车, 低底盘改装车

低底盘车, 低底盘改装车

Ex: Low riders are known for their unique suspension systems .**低底盘车**以其独特的悬挂系统而闻名。
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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
[名词]

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

连环撞车, pile-up

连环撞车, pile-up

Ex: Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent contributing to a pile-up in heavy traffic .驾驶员应保持安全跟车距离,以避免在交通拥堵时造成**连环相撞**。
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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
[名词]

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

破车, 老爷车

破车, 老爷车

Ex: He sold me a rattletrap for a cheap price , but it broke down after only a week .他以低价卖给我一辆**破车**,但仅一周后就坏了。
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to soup up
[动词]

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

改装, 提升性能

改装, 提升性能

Ex: Car enthusiasts often enjoy souping their vehicles up to achieve better performance.汽车爱好者经常喜欢**改装**他们的车辆以获得更好的性能。
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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
[动词]

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

清空, 剥除

清空, 剥除

Ex: Before the remodeling project began , they stripped the kitchen of its appliances and cabinets .在改造项目开始之前,他们**清空**了厨房的电器和橱柜。
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to tail
[动词]

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

紧贴, 紧跟

紧贴, 紧跟

Ex: Tailing someone in heavy traffic can be risky, especially if you don't keep a safe distance.在交通繁忙时**尾随**他人可能有风险,特别是如果你不保持安全距离。
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wheelie
[名词]

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

翘头, 前轮离地平衡

翘头, 前轮离地平衡

Ex: Wheelies can be dangerous if not done properly, as they can lead to loss of control.**翘轮**如果操作不当可能会很危险,因为它们可能导致失控。
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