英语词组CARS是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

See also DRIVING.

ark

n. an old car.

Why don't you get rid of that old ark and get something that's easier to park?This ark is the most comfortable car I've ever had. I'll drive it till it falls apart.

banger

n. the front bumper of a vehicle.

Other than a dent or two in the banger, this buggy's okay.How much for a used banger for this old heap?

beater

n. a junky old car.

I like my old beater even if it has no bumpers.I want an old beater that doesn't cost more than 800 bucks.

beemer

n. a B.M.W. automobile.

I had to sell my beemer when the stock market crashed.Tiffany's beemer was leased, but no one was supposed to know.

beetle

n. a Volkswagen automobile.

We wanted to buy a beetle, but decided on a domestic model.I remember when people used to put big windup keys on their beetles to make them look like windup toys.

benz and Benz

n. a Mercedes Benz automobile.

I traded in my Benz for a beemer.My uncle had a Benz that he took back to Germany every two years for service.

boat

n. a big car; a full-size car.

I don't want to drive a big boat like that.How do you stop that boat? Throw out an anchor?

buggy

n. an automobile.

Other than a dent in the front bumper, this buggy is in A-1 condition.It's time to buy a new buggy.

Caddy

n. a Cadillac automobile.

What I really want is a Caddy. Keep your yuppie beemer.Who's the chick in the Caddy?

can

n. a car.

That's a good-looking can he's driving.Please don't park your old can in front of my house.

clunker

n. an old car.

He drives an old clunker and doesn't have any insurance.I gotta get rid of this clunker pretty soon.

crate

n. a dilapidated vehicle.

Where'd you get that old crate?This crate gets me to work and back. That's good enough.

cream puff

n. a used car that is in very good condition.

This one is a real cream puff. Only driven to church by a little old lady.This cream puff is loaded, air and everything.

cruiser

n. a car; a fast car.

This old hog is a real cruiser.I don't want a yuppie cruiser, just an old family wagon.

flivver

n. an old car. (Once a nickname for the Model-T Ford.)

Whose flivver is that parked out in the street?I got an old flivver to get to school and back.

four wheels

n. a car; transportation.

I need four wheels to get me around town.Without four wheels at my disposal, I feel trapped.

fox trap

n. an automobile customized and fixed up in a way that will attract women.

I put every cent I earned into my fox trap, but I still repelled women.To you it's a fox trap; to me it's a pimpmobile.

gas-guzzler

n. a large automobile that uses much gasoline.

I got rid of my gas-guzzler and got a smaller car.The old gas-guzzlers were certainly comfortable.

goat

n. a fast and powerful car; a Pontiac GTO.

Hey, man, where'd you get that goat?His goat conked out on him.

heap

n. an old car.

I've got to get my heap fixed up.Is this old heap yours?

hog and hog cadillac

n. a large car; a souped-up car.

How do you like my new hog?That hog cadillac needs new shocks.

hopped up

mod. (having to do with a car that is) customized and speeded up.

As soon as I get this hog hopped up, you'll see some real speed.Sam drives a hopped up old Ford.

(hot) rod

n. a car that has been customized for power and speed by the owner.

My rod'll outrun yours any day.Is that a hot rod or a junk heap?

Jag

n. a Jaguar automobile.

What I really want is a Jag.How much will a Jag set me back?

jump-start

n. the act of starting a car by getting power—through jumper cables— from another car.

I got a jumpstart from a friend.Who can give me a jump-start?

tr. to start a car by getting power from another car.

I jumpstarted her car for her.I can't jumpstart your car. My battery is low.

junk heap

n. a dilapidated old car; a dilapidated house or other structure.

They lived in that junk heap for thirty years and never painted it.Why don't you fix up that junk heap?

lay (some) rubber

tr. to spin one's car tires when accelerating, leaving black marks on the street.

At that age all they want to do is get in the car and lay some rubber.You wanna know how well I can lay some rubber in this thing?

load

n. an automobile.

Whose junky old load is that parked in front of the house?I'm saving money so I can replace this load with a new car.

loaded

mod. having all available accessories. (Said of a car.)

Did you want to see a car that's loaded, or is this to be a budget car?Now, this little gem is loaded with everything.

nerd mobile

n. a full-sized, uninteresting car; a family car.

My father always buys some kind of stupid nerd mobile.There is nothing but nerd mobiles on our block.

pimpmobile

n. a gaudy automobile, as might be driven by a pimp. (Use caution with pimp.)

You call that pimpmobile a car? Why all the chrome?He drove up in a pimpmobile and shocked all the neighbors.

putt-putt

n. a small motorized vehicle, especially a small car.

I hear him coming in his putt-putt now.That's not a motorcycle; it's just a little putt-putt.

ragtop

n. a convertible car.

The ragtop is making a comeback.I wanted a ragtop, but they cost nearly $3,000 more.

rattle-trap

n. a rattly (old) car; any rattly vehicle.

I hear Ted's rattle-trap in the driveway.I bought a rattle-trap for $400.

repo

n. a repossessed car.

It's a repo, and I got it cheap.I'd rather have a plain used car than a repo.

ride

n. a car.

What time are you coming by in your ride?Do you care if I leave my ride parked in your driveway?

set of wheels

n. a car.

I need a new set of wheels.Man, look at that set of wheels that chick has!

sheen

n. a car. (From machine.)

You have one fine sheen there.I have to get my sheen's oil changed today.

shocks

n. shock absorbers in an automobile.

That hog Cadillac needs new shocks.How much is a set of shocks for a buggy like this?

short

n. a car. (Streets.)

Man, that's some short you got!Max gets his money cracking shorts.

stick

n. a gearshift lever in a car.

I keep reaching for the stick in a car with automatic.Put the stick in reverse and move back slowly.

stick shift

mod. having to do with a nonautomatic transmission or a car that has one.

I prefer a stick shift car—I don't know why.The stick shift models are cheaper—that's why.This one's stick shift.

n. a nonautomatic transmission.

I can't drive a stick shift!My husband took the other car and stuck me with the stick shift.

tool

in. to speed along (in a car).

We were tooling along at about seventy-five when the cop spotted us.I was tooling, and nobody could catch me.

tranny

n. an automobile transmission.

It looks like you get a new tranny, and I get 900 bucks.What kind of tranny does that baby have?

trans

n. an automobile. (From transportation.)

I don't have any trans—I can't get myself anywhere.What are you using for trans these days?

Vette

n. a Corvette automobile.

I'd rather have a Vette than a Caddy.Vettes aren't as popular as they once were.

wheels

n. a car; transportation by automobile.

I gotta get some wheels pretty soon.I'll need a ride. I don't have any wheels.

panda car

A police car. Primarily heard in UK. Slow down, there's a panda car up ahead!

live out of (one's) car

To sleep and store all or most of one's possessions in one's car, usually because one is without a proper residence. I've been living out of my car ever since I was evicted from my apartment. It is shameful that the housing crisis has forced so many families to live out of their cars.

new car smell

The scent associated with the inside of a brand new vehicle, caused by the plastics and other materials inside it. Boy, I love that new car smell, don't you?

puffer car

slang A car left running unattended to warm the engine and cabin on a cold day, so called for the exhaust emitting from the tailpipe. Police are warning that thefts of puffer cars has been rising as the weather continues turning colder. I always see puffer cars in people's driveways first thing in the morning during winter.

steer away from (someone or something)

1. To guide or aim a vehicle in a direction away from someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steer" and "away" to specify what is being driven. I steered away from the truck that was stopped in the middle of the road. She managed to steer the car away from the crowd of people at the last moment.

2. To avoid interacting with someone. Steer away from the boss today—he's yelling at everyone he sees. I always try to steer away from toxic or negative people in my life.

3. To avoid pursuing, utilizing, or committing to something. I suggest you steer away from the trains today—there's a strike on, so none of them are on time. I think we would do well to steer away from such drastic measures.

4. To attempt to convince or persuade someone to avoid someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "steer" and "away." I try to steer people away from that brand, to be honest. They may be less expensive, but those computers are notorious for breaking down. She keeps trying to steer me away from her brother, but he and I are just naturally drawn to each other.

steer into (something)

1. To guide or aim a vehicle into something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steer" and "into" to specify what is being driven. I swerved to avoid the truck that was barreling toward us and steered right into the side of a building. She steered her boat into the harbor. The maniac steered his van right into a crowd of people.

2. To guide, direct, or lead someone into some situation. A noun or pronoun is used between "steer" and "into." The star quarterback helped steer the team into the playoffs for the first time in nearly 40 years. That dodgy financial advisor steered us into all sorts of bad investments.

steer through (something)

1. To manage to drive (a vehicle) through some difficult, dangerous, or adverse impediment or weather condition. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steer" and "through" to specify what is being driven. I didn't feel confident enough to steer the car through all the snow and ice on the ground, so I let Mary drive instead. It was difficult steering through such turbulent weather, but I knew we had to get back to shore as soon as we could. How could you even steer through such thick fog?

2. To navigate or maneuver (a vehicle) through some passage or obstacle. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steer" and "through" to specify what is being driven. I don't know how we'll be able to steer through this crowd of people. We had to steer the boat through the series of buoys the police has set in the harbor. My mother always finds it so stressful having to steer her car through these narrows streets of this town whenever she comes to visit me.

3. To guide or direct someone through some passage or obstacle. A noun or pronoun is used between "steer" and "through." I'd feel better if Mark were there to help steer you through those treacherous mountain roads. The captain of the ship steered us through the narrow river so we could see some more of the indigenous jungle wildlife.

4. To guide or direct someone through some difficult, confusing, or convoluted situation or process. A noun or pronoun is used between "steer" and "through." We hired a lawyer to steer us through the application for our permits. Our advisors will help steer you through the various options at your disposal for your retirement fund.

steer toward (something)

1. To guide or aim a vehicle in the direction of someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steer" and "toward" to specify what is being driven. Keep the boat steady and toward the lighthouse. The police officer told me to steer the car toward a checkpoint on the side of the road. The pilot began steering the plane toward the nearest airport.

2. To attempt to convince or persuade someone to choose, consider, or become involved with someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "steer" and "toward." Mary said she wanted to go out with Mark, but I tried to steer her toward Mike instead. These pushy salespeople always try to steer you toward the more expensive options. I always try to steer my clients toward sensible investments that will yield steady, long-term growth.

wrap one's car around something

to drive one's car into something at fairly high speed. She wrapped her car around a light pole. If he hadn't wrapped his car around a tree, he'd be here with us tonight.

wrap one’s car around something

tv. to drive one’s car into something at fairly high speed. She wrapped her car around a light pole.

词组	CARS
释义	See also DRIVING. ark n. an old car. Why don't you get rid of that old ark and get something that's easier to park?This ark is the most comfortable car I've ever had. I'll drive it till it falls apart. banger n. the front bumper of a vehicle. Other than a dent or two in the banger, this buggy's okay.How much for a used banger for this old heap? beater n. a junky old car. I like my old beater even if it has no bumpers.I want an old beater that doesn't cost more than 800 bucks. beemer n. a B.M.W. automobile. I had to sell my beemer when the stock market crashed.Tiffany's beemer was leased, but no one was supposed to know. beetle n. a Volkswagen automobile. We wanted to buy a beetle, but decided on a domestic model.I remember when people used to put big windup keys on their beetles to make them look like windup toys. benz and Benz n. a Mercedes Benz automobile. I traded in my Benz for a beemer.My uncle had a Benz that he took back to Germany every two years for service. boat n. a big car; a full-size car. I don't want to drive a big boat like that.How do you stop that boat? Throw out an anchor? buggy n. an automobile. Other than a dent in the front bumper, this buggy is in A-1 condition.It's time to buy a new buggy. Caddy n. a Cadillac automobile. What I really want is a Caddy. Keep your yuppie beemer.Who's the chick in the Caddy? can n. a car. That's a good-looking can he's driving.Please don't park your old can in front of my house. clunker n. an old car. He drives an old clunker and doesn't have any insurance.I gotta get rid of this clunker pretty soon. crate n. a dilapidated vehicle. Where'd you get that old crate?This crate gets me to work and back. That's good enough. cream puff n. a used car that is in very good condition. This one is a real cream puff. Only driven to church by a little old lady.This cream puff is loaded, air and everything. cruiser n. a car; a fast car. This old hog is a real cruiser.I don't want a yuppie cruiser, just an old family wagon. flivver n. an old car. (Once a nickname for the Model-T Ford.) Whose flivver is that parked out in the street?I got an old flivver to get to school and back. four wheels n. a car; transportation. I need four wheels to get me around town.Without four wheels at my disposal, I feel trapped. fox trap n. an automobile customized and fixed up in a way that will attract women. I put every cent I earned into my fox trap, but I still repelled women.To you it's a fox trap; to me it's a pimpmobile. gas-guzzler n. a large automobile that uses much gasoline. I got rid of my gas-guzzler and got a smaller car.The old gas-guzzlers were certainly comfortable. goat n. a fast and powerful car; a Pontiac GTO. Hey, man, where'd you get that goat?His goat conked out on him. heap n. an old car. I've got to get my heap fixed up.Is this old heap yours? hog and hog cadillac n. a large car; a souped-up car. How do you like my new hog?That hog cadillac needs new shocks. hopped up mod. (having to do with a car that is) customized and speeded up. As soon as I get this hog hopped up, you'll see some real speed.Sam drives a hopped up old Ford. (hot) rod n. a car that has been customized for power and speed by the owner. My rod'll outrun yours any day.Is that a hot rod or a junk heap? Jag n. a Jaguar automobile. What I really want is a Jag.How much will a Jag set me back? jump-start 1. n. the act of starting a car by getting power—through jumper cables— from another car. I got a jumpstart from a friend.Who can give me a jump-start? 2. tr. to start a car by getting power from another car. I jumpstarted her car for her.I can't jumpstart your car. My battery is low. junk heap n. a dilapidated old car; a dilapidated house or other structure. They lived in that junk heap for thirty years and never painted it.Why don't you fix up that junk heap? lay (some) rubber tr. to spin one's car tires when accelerating, leaving black marks on the street. At that age all they want to do is get in the car and lay some rubber.You wanna know how well I can lay some rubber in this thing? load n. an automobile. Whose junky old load is that parked in front of the house?I'm saving money so I can replace this load with a new car. loaded mod. having all available accessories. (Said of a car.) Did you want to see a car that's loaded, or is this to be a budget car?Now, this little gem is loaded with everything. nerd mobile n. a full-sized, uninteresting car; a family car. My father always buys some kind of stupid nerd mobile.There is nothing but nerd mobiles on our block. pimpmobile n. a gaudy automobile, as might be driven by a pimp. (Use caution with pimp.) You call that pimpmobile a car? Why all the chrome?He drove up in a pimpmobile and shocked all the neighbors. putt-putt n. a small motorized vehicle, especially a small car. I hear him coming in his putt-putt now.That's not a motorcycle; it's just a little putt-putt. ragtop n. a convertible car. The ragtop is making a comeback.I wanted a ragtop, but they cost nearly $3,000 more. rattle-trap n. a rattly (old) car; any rattly vehicle. I hear Ted's rattle-trap in the driveway.I bought a rattle-trap for $400. repo n. a repossessed car. It's a repo, and I got it cheap.I'd rather have a plain used car than a repo. ride n. a car. What time are you coming by in your ride?Do you care if I leave my ride parked in your driveway? set of wheels n. a car. I need a new set of wheels.Man, look at that set of wheels that chick has! sheen n. a car. (From machine.) You have one fine sheen there.I have to get my sheen's oil changed today. shocks n. shock absorbers in an automobile. That hog Cadillac needs new shocks.How much is a set of shocks for a buggy like this? short n. a car. (Streets.) Man, that's some short you got!Max gets his money cracking shorts. stick n. a gearshift lever in a car. I keep reaching for the stick in a car with automatic.Put the stick in reverse and move back slowly. stick shift 1. mod. having to do with a nonautomatic transmission or a car that has one. I prefer a stick shift car—I don't know why.The stick shift models are cheaper—that's why.This one's stick shift. 2. n. a nonautomatic transmission. I can't drive a stick shift!My husband took the other car and stuck me with the stick shift. tool in. to speed along (in a car). We were tooling along at about seventy-five when the cop spotted us.I was tooling, and nobody could catch me. tranny n. an automobile transmission. It looks like you get a new tranny, and I get 900 bucks.What kind of tranny does that baby have? trans n. an automobile. (From transportation.) I don't have any trans—I can't get myself anywhere.What are you using for trans these days? Vette n. a Corvette automobile. I'd rather have a Vette than a Caddy.Vettes aren't as popular as they once were. wheels n. a car; transportation by automobile. I gotta get some wheels pretty soon.I'll need a ride. I don't have any wheels. (redirected from CARS) panda car A police car. Primarily heard in UK. Slow down, there's a panda car up ahead! live out of (one's) car To sleep and store all or most of one's possessions in one's car, usually because one is without a proper residence. I've been living out of my car ever since I was evicted from my apartment. It is shameful that the housing crisis has forced so many families to live out of their cars. new car smell The scent associated with the inside of a brand new vehicle, caused by the plastics and other materials inside it. Boy, I love that new car smell, don't you? puffer car slang A car left running unattended to warm the engine and cabin on a cold day, so called for the exhaust emitting from the tailpipe. Police are warning that thefts of puffer cars has been rising as the weather continues turning colder. I always see puffer cars in people's driveways first thing in the morning during winter. steer away from (someone or something) 1. To guide or aim a vehicle in a direction away from someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steer" and "away" to specify what is being driven. I steered away from the truck that was stopped in the middle of the road. She managed to steer the car away from the crowd of people at the last moment. 2. To avoid interacting with someone. Steer away from the boss today—he's yelling at everyone he sees. I always try to steer away from toxic or negative people in my life. 3. To avoid pursuing, utilizing, or committing to something. I suggest you steer away from the trains today—there's a strike on, so none of them are on time. I think we would do well to steer away from such drastic measures. 4. To attempt to convince or persuade someone to avoid someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "steer" and "away." I try to steer people away from that brand, to be honest. They may be less expensive, but those computers are notorious for breaking down. She keeps trying to steer me away from her brother, but he and I are just naturally drawn to each other. steer into (something) 1. To guide or aim a vehicle into something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steer" and "into" to specify what is being driven. I swerved to avoid the truck that was barreling toward us and steered right into the side of a building. She steered her boat into the harbor. The maniac steered his van right into a crowd of people. 2. To guide, direct, or lead someone into some situation. A noun or pronoun is used between "steer" and "into." The star quarterback helped steer the team into the playoffs for the first time in nearly 40 years. That dodgy financial advisor steered us into all sorts of bad investments. steer through (something) 1. To manage to drive (a vehicle) through some difficult, dangerous, or adverse impediment or weather condition. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steer" and "through" to specify what is being driven. I didn't feel confident enough to steer the car through all the snow and ice on the ground, so I let Mary drive instead. It was difficult steering through such turbulent weather, but I knew we had to get back to shore as soon as we could. How could you even steer through such thick fog? 2. To navigate or maneuver (a vehicle) through some passage or obstacle. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steer" and "through" to specify what is being driven. I don't know how we'll be able to steer through this crowd of people. We had to steer the boat through the series of buoys the police has set in the harbor. My mother always finds it so stressful having to steer her car through these narrows streets of this town whenever she comes to visit me. 3. To guide or direct someone through some passage or obstacle. A noun or pronoun is used between "steer" and "through." I'd feel better if Mark were there to help steer you through those treacherous mountain roads. The captain of the ship steered us through the narrow river so we could see some more of the indigenous jungle wildlife. 4. To guide or direct someone through some difficult, confusing, or convoluted situation or process. A noun or pronoun is used between "steer" and "through." We hired a lawyer to steer us through the application for our permits. Our advisors will help steer you through the various options at your disposal for your retirement fund. steer toward (something) 1. To guide or aim a vehicle in the direction of someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "steer" and "toward" to specify what is being driven. Keep the boat steady and toward the lighthouse. The police officer told me to steer the car toward a checkpoint on the side of the road. The pilot began steering the plane toward the nearest airport. 2. To attempt to convince or persuade someone to choose, consider, or become involved with someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "steer" and "toward." Mary said she wanted to go out with Mark, but I tried to steer her toward Mike instead. These pushy salespeople always try to steer you toward the more expensive options. I always try to steer my clients toward sensible investments that will yield steady, long-term growth. wrap one's car around something to drive one's car into something at fairly high speed. She wrapped her car around a light pole. If he hadn't wrapped his car around a tree, he'd be here with us tonight. wrap one’s car around something tv. to drive one’s car into something at fairly high speed. She wrapped her car around a light pole.
随便看	belt up me belt up one belt up them belt up us belt up you Beltway commando be lucky Belushi Belyando spruce Belyando spruce; Belyando sprue Belyando sprue be mad about be mad about her be mad about him be mad about it be mad about me be mad about one be mad about somebody be mad about someone be mad about (someone or something) be mad about something be mad about them be mad about us be mad about you be mad as a hatter