词汇 | brake |
释义 | brake (verb) brake 7 ENTRIES FOUND: brake (noun) brake (verb) disc brake (noun) emergency brake (noun) hand brake (noun) parking brake (noun) slam (verb) 1 brake /ˈbreɪk/ noun plural brakes 1 brake /ˈbreɪk/ noun plural brakes Learner's definition of BRAKE [count] 1 : a device for slowing or stopping something (such as a wheel or vehicle)刹车;制动器;闸 She released the brake slowly.她慢慢放开刹车。 Take your foot off the brake.把你的脚从刹车上移开。 — often plural常用复数 The car will need new brakes soon.汽车很快需要换刹车了。 He slammed/jammed on the brakes [=he applied the brakes very quickly] to avoid hitting the other car.他猛踩刹车,以免撞上别的车。 — often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 brake shoes/fluid刹车片;制动液 Take your foot off the brake pedal.把你的脚从刹车踏板上移开。 I didn't notice that the car in front of me had its brake lights on.我没注意到前面那辆车的刹车灯亮着。 — see picture at bicycle; see also disc brake, emergency brake, hand brake, parking brake 2 : something used to slow or stop movement or activity起抑制作用的事物;约束;阻力 — usually + on They plan to use interest rates as a brake on spending. [=as a way to slow down spending]他们计划用利率来抑制消费。 trying to put the brakes on crime试图控制犯罪 2 brake /ˈbreɪk/ verb brakes; braked; braking 2 brake /ˈbreɪk/ verb brakes; braked; braking Learner's definition of BRAKE [no object] : to use the brake on a vehicle刹车 I had to brake suddenly when a cat ran in front of the car.一只猫蹿到我的车前面,我不得不急刹车。 This car has excellent braking. [=it stops quickly and easily when the brakes are used]这辆车的刹车很灵。 |
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