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brakes

UK //breɪks//US //breɪks//

词源

源自中古荷兰语 'braeke'(破碎装置),与古英语 'brecan'(打破)同源,因早期制动装置通过摩擦破碎原理工作得名。

noun

❶ 指车辆或机械中用于减速或停止的装置,通过摩擦或阻力实现制动功能。常见于汽车、自行车等交通工具。

“The car's brakes failed on the steep hill.”

(这辆车的刹车在陡坡上失灵了。)

“She pressed the brakes hard to avoid hitting the dog.”

(她猛踩刹车以避免撞到那只狗。)

同义词:stopping mechanism, braking system, halters

verb

❶ 使用制动装置使车辆减速或停止的动作,也可比喻为减缓某事的进展或速度。

“The truck braked suddenly when the light turned red.”

(红灯亮起时卡车突然刹车。)

“You should brake gently on icy roads.”

(在结冰的路面上应该轻踩刹车。)

同义词:slow down, decelerate, halt

常见短语

hit the brakes — 突然刹车,也用于比喻紧急停止某个行为或计划。

“When he saw the child run into the street, he immediately hit the brakes.”

(当他看到孩子跑到街上时,立即踩了刹车。)

brake pad — 刹车片中与刹车盘接触产生摩擦的部件,是制动系统的关键零件。

“The mechanic recommended replacing the worn brake pads.”

(机械师建议更换磨损的刹车片。)