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headlights

UK //ˈhɛdlaɪts//US //ˈhɛdlaɪts//

词源

复合词,由head(头部)和lights(灯)组成,字面意思是'安装在车辆前部的灯'。

noun

❶ 安装在车辆前部的照明装置,用于在夜间或能见度低时照亮前方道路。

“The car's headlights were so bright that they illuminated the entire road.”

(这辆车的头灯非常亮,照亮了整个道路。)

“Please turn on your headlights when driving at night.”

(夜间驾驶时请打开车头灯。)

同义词:headlamps, front lights, car lights

常见短语

dim the headlights — 调暗车头灯,通常在会车时使用以避免晃到对面司机的眼睛。

“When another car is approaching, you should dim your headlights.”

(当对面有车驶来时,你应该调暗头灯。)

high-beam headlights — 远光灯,比普通车灯更亮,用于在无对向车辆时提供更远的照明。

“Use high-beam headlights only when there are no oncoming cars.”

(只有在没有对向来车时才使用远光灯。)