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rig
[名词]

a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses

马车, 动物牵引的车辆

马车, 动物牵引的车辆

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bottleneck
[名词]

a place where vehicles slow down or stop because the road narrows or there is an obstruction

瓶颈, 堵车

瓶颈, 堵车

Ex: Public transportation helps alleviate bottlenecks by reducing the number of cars on the road.公共交通通过减少道路上的汽车数量来帮助缓解**瓶颈**。
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to bunch up
[动词]

to become congested or gather closely together, often referring to traffic or crowds becoming tightly packed or slowed down

聚集, 挤在一起

聚集, 挤在一起

Ex: As the road narrowed , the cars bunched up, causing a slow crawl through the intersection .随着道路变窄,汽车**聚集在一起**,导致通过十字路口的速度变慢。
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clear shot
[名词]

an unobstructed view or opportunity

清晰的视野, 明确的机会

清晰的视野, 明确的机会

Ex: The new contract was a clear shot at solidifying their position in the industry .新合同是巩固他们在行业中地位的**明确机会**。
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to clip
[动词]

to move swiftly and briskly

快速移动, 疾驰

快速移动, 疾驰

Ex: Fueled by adrenaline , he clipped along the cliffside path , oblivious to the steep drop below .在肾上腺素的驱使下,他沿着悬崖边的小路**快速移动**,对下面的陡峭落差浑然不觉。
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to clue in
[动词]

to provide someone with information and make them aware of something

告知, 提供信息

告知, 提供信息

Ex: The detective finally clued in the rookie officer about the ongoing investigation and its complexities .侦探终于向新手警官**透露了**正在进行的调查及其复杂性。
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dead
[副词]

to an absolute or complete extent

完全地, 绝对地

完全地, 绝对地

Ex: They were dead silent during the whole meeting .
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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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heads up
[感叹词]

used to alert someone to pay attention or to be cautious about something

小心!, 注意!

小心!, 注意!

Ex: Heads up , there 's a spill on the floor .**注意**,地上有东西洒了。
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heavy
[形容词]

of great intensity or power or force

重的, 强大的

重的, 强大的

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to closely observe someone or something to stay informed about their activities or whereabouts

Ex: To maintain security, the company keeps tabs on who enters and exits the building.
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to pick up
[动词]

to increase in speed or pace suddenly or gradually

加速, 加快速度

加速, 加快速度

Ex: As the music reached its climax , the tempo picked up noticeably .当音乐达到高潮时,节奏明显**加快**了。
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rubbernecker
[名词]

a person who stares inquisitively

好奇的旁观者, 爱看热闹的人

好奇的旁观者, 爱看热闹的人

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rush hour
[名词]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

高峰时间, 交通高峰期

高峰时间, 交通高峰期

Ex: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .她围绕着**高峰时段**计划了她的差事,以避免陷入交通拥堵。
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scene
[名词]

the location or setting where an event or action takes place

现场, 地点

现场, 地点

Ex: The scene of the celebration was decorated with colorful banners and lights .庆祝的**场景**装饰着彩色横幅和灯光。
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shoulder
[名词]

the strip of land on the side of a road where vehicles can stop in an emergency

路肩, 紧急车道

路肩, 紧急车道

Ex: The shoulder was used by cyclists and pedestrians in some areas .**路肩**在某些地区被骑自行车的人和行人使用。
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to spin out
[动词]

to lose control of a vehicle, causing it to spin around or slide uncontrollably, typically on a slippery or wet surface

打滑, 失控旋转

打滑, 失控旋转

Ex: The car spins out of control as it tries to navigate the sharp turn.汽车在试图急转弯时 **失控打滑**。
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tangle
[名词]

a traffic accident involving two or more vehicles that have collided, often causing a messy or complicated situation on the road

多车相撞事故, 混乱

多车相撞事故, 混乱

Ex: The tangle on Main Street involved three cars and a delivery truck .主街上的**纠缠**涉及三辆汽车和一辆送货卡车。
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a situation that causes difficulties for one

Ex: Climbing the corporate ladder in a competitive industry can a hard row to hoe.
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to move toward a destination or goal, often with effort or difficulty, typically involving a gradual or slow progress

Ex: The hiker worked his way through the dense forest, step by step .
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