多益单字字卡

Wiper fluid 是名詞，意思是「雨刷水」，kk音標是。這是用於汽車雨刷系統中，幫助清潔前擋風玻璃的液體。

I need to refill the wiper fluid in my car because it's running low.

我需要為我的車加雨刷水，因為快用完了。

Make sure to check the wiper fluid level before you go on a long trip.

在你長途旅行前，確保檢查雨刷水的量。

During winter, it's important to use a wiper fluid that won't freeze.

在冬天，使用不會結冰的雨刷水是很重要的。

Engine 是名詞，意思是「引擎，發動機」Engine 是名詞，意思是「引擎，發動機」。

Roger stopped the van and shut off the engine.

Roger停下了貨車並關閉了引擎。

He shut off the engine and the car coasted into the driveway.

他關掉了引擎，汽車滑進了車道。

The technician started the engine and spent a few minutes monitoring the oil pressure.

技工啟動引擎並花了幾分鐘監測油壓。

The car's engine broke down in the middle of the highway.

這輛車的引擎在高速公路中間壞掉了。

The engineers are working on developing a more efficient engine.

工程師們正在研發更高效的引擎。

Maintenance 是名詞，意思是「維持、保養、維修」，通常 指的就是為了讓(道路、建築物、機器、交通工具等)維持良好狀態所必須投入的心力與工作。

Old houses need a lot of maintenance.

老房子需要大量的保養維護。

Our website will be down for an hour for routine maintenance. Thanks for your patience.

我們的網站將關閉一個小時進行例行維護。感謝您的耐心。

The equipment receives quarterly maintenance checks to ensure continued effectiveness.

設備每季接受一次維護檢查，確保持續有效。

I've been coming here for all my oil changes and car maintenance since I moved to Edmonton.

自從我搬到愛德蒙頓以來，我一直來這裡換油和保養汽車。

Electric vehicle owners spend roughly a third of what conventionally powered auto owners do for regular service. They avoid having to pay for things like tune-ups, oil changes, and other maintenance expenses.

電動車主的日常保養服務費用約為傳統動力車主的三分之一。他們無需支付調整、換油和其他維護費用。

另外補充，在第六季的 Friends 當中，Phoebe 用 high maintenance/high-maintenance 來形容 Monica，以上看了這麼多的例句，大家應該不難猜到 high maintenance 就是指這個人「很難搞、難伺候」，也有一點「公主病、少爺病」的意思喔！

Monica's a little high maintenance.

Monica 是有點難伺候。

Lisa's not high maintenance. She's very down-to-earth and easy-going.

麗莎沒有公主病啊。 她非常腳踏實地又隨和。

那相反的 low maintenance/low-maintenance 就可以理解為「好伺候、容易維護、好打理」的，例句：

It's simple to stay on trend with long hair and curtain bangs. This classic style is also low maintenance for people with naturally straight hair.

長髮搭配著窗簾型的中分劉海是最容易(讓你)永保流行的髮型。這種經典造型對於本身有自然直髮的人來說也是很好打理的。

If your goal is to wear low maintenance haircuts for long wavy hair, make sure you are utilizing the proper hair care regimen.

如果你的目標是有一頭好打理的長捲髮髮型，請確保你有好好護髮。

Jimmy wants a pet, but he doesn't want to deal with the stress of a creature that requires feeding, playtime, and walks several times a day, every day. Is there such a thing as a “low maintenance” pet? 

Jimmy想要一隻寵物，但他不想應付需要餵食、玩耍和每天帶寵物散步好幾次的壓力。有沒有所謂的“好伺候的”寵物？

Cats are typically considered low maintenance. They clean themselves, don't need to go walks, and can be left alone for short periods of time.

貓通常被認為是好伺候的。他們會幫自己洗澡，不需要散步，並且可以在短時間內自己獨處。

Mechanic 是名詞，意思是「機械師，技工」。

The mechanic pointed out a few minor dents in the side of my car.

機械師指出了我汽車側面的一些小凹痕。

I applied for a job as a mechanic in a local garage, but I was rejected.

我申請了一份在當地修車廠做修車技師的工作，但被拒絕了。

When you have your mechanic replace your brake pads, ask them to check your ignition switch and the wires surrounding it.

當修車技師更換煞車片時，請他們檢查你的引擎開關和它周圍的電線。

Have a local mechanic look at your vehicle before a road trip. Your mechanic will check your tire pressure and condition. If the treads are too worn, he or she may recommend that you replace the tires. If the tires are in good condition, your mechanic will adjust the air pressure and rotate the tires if necessary.

在公路旅行之前請當地的修車技師檢查你的車輛。 你的修車技師將檢查你的輪胎壓力和狀況。如果胎面磨損的太厲害，他或她可能會建議你更換輪胎。 如果輪胎狀況良好，你的修車技師將會調整氣壓並在必要時旋轉輪胎。

Vehicle 在多益考試中最常出現在交通工具相關的考題，泛指「帶有輪子和發動機的機器」，通常是指在道路上運輸貨物的各種車子，像是 bicycles, motor vehicles (motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses), trains, 不過水上跑的、天空飛的也可以稱做 vehicle: watercraft (ships, boats), aircraft (airplanes, helicopters)。

Motor vehicle accidents kill about 1, 000 preschoolers, infants, and toddlers a year.

交通事故每年導致大約1,000名學齡前兒童、嬰兒和幼兒死亡。

The road was closed while the vehicles that had been involved in the accident were towed away.

道路封閉，而涉及事故的車輛在此同時也被拖走了。

He contacted the City Police and filed a stolen vehicle report. 

他聯繫了市警察並提交了一份被盜車輛的報告。

The car is missing its number plate, and it fits the description of a stolen vehicle.

這輛車沒有車牌，它也符合被盜車輛的描述。

Suzuki has developed nearly 100 vehicle accessories to allow buyers to customize their vehicles to suit their personal tastes.

鈴木汽車開發了近100種的汽車配件，買家可以打造符合個人品味的座車。

這幾年來很流行的露營車 RV，其實就是 Recreational Vehicle。

The couple is traveling through the United States in a recreational vehicle.

這對夫妻開露營車遨遊美國各州。 

Brake 是動詞，意思是「剎車」，當用作名詞時，brake 指的是用來減速或停止車輛的裝置，踩煞車也可以說 put the brakes on/put on the brakes，當前方有緊急狀況，必須猛踩煞車的時候我們會用 slam on/jam on/hit the brakes。

Put the brakes on – you're going too fast.

踩煞車—你開得太快了。

He slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the other car.

他猛踩煞車避免撞到另一輛車。

Anti-lock brakes prevent the wheels from locking when you hit the brakes quickly.

當你快速踩煞車時，防鎖死煞車(系統)可防止車輪鎖死。

The traffic lights turned green and I released the brake.

綠燈了，我鬆開了煞車。

I didn't notice that the car in front of me had its brake lights on.

我沒有注意到我前面的車亮著煞車燈。

He had to brake suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.

他不得不突然剎車以避免撞到那隻狗。

When you drive downhill, use the brakes gently to control your speed.

當你下坡時，輕輕地使用剎車來控制速度。

口語中我們常常用 break down 表達汽車發生故障或是汽車拋錨。Break down 也可是指將東西「分解、拆解」成組合的小部分。Break down 也可以用來表達「將一個概念或是主題拆解」。

Our car broke down. We had to push it off the road, and wait for the tow truck

我們的汽車拋錨了，我們只好把它推到路旁等待拖吊車救援。

The school bus broke down and had to be towed to the nearest garage.

校車拋錨了，不得不拖到最近的修車廠。

I'm afraid I can't give you a ride to the airport because my car has broken down.

我的車壞了，我恐怕不能送你去機場了。

Break down 也可以用來表達機器發生故障，例句：

If the printer breaks down again, just call the technician.

如果印表機又故障，就打電話給技術人員。

The elevators in this building are constantly breaking down or making those funny noises.

這棟大樓裡的電梯不時地就故障或發出一些奇怪的聲音。

Our dishwasher broke down just a month after the warranty had expired.

我們的洗碗機剛好在保固期過期一個月後壞了。

Break down = 分解

Break down 是指將東西「分解、拆解」成組合的小部分，例句：

The foods you eat break down in the body's digestive system.

你吃的食物會在身體的消化系統中分解。

Foods contain a lot of stored chemical energy; when you eat, your body breaks down these foods into smaller components and absorbs them to use as fuel.

食物含有大量儲存的化學能量；當你吃東西時，你的身體會將這些食物分解成更小的成分並吸收它們作為燃料。

Break down = 將一個概念或是主題拆解

Break down 也可以用來表達「將一個概念或是主題拆解」的意思，例如

The author has broken down the nation's history into three distinct periods.

作者將這個國家的歷史拆解為三個不同的時期。

The report is broken down into three sections. 

這份報告可被拆解為三個部分。

I know it can be confusing, but once I break it down for you, I think you'll start to get it.

我知道這可能有些複雜，但一旦我一步步替你解說分析，我想你就會開始理解了。

Component 是名詞，意思是「組件；部件；成分」。在科學和技術領域，component 常用來指一個系統中的單一部分，特別是指機器或電子產品中的零件。在汽車行業(Automotive industry)裡，component 和 part 都可以用來指「零件」。

The factory makes aircraft engine components.

這家工廠生產飛機引擎零件。

The company develops and manufactures various auto parts, including gasoline and diesel engine components, hybrid vehicle components, and airbag systems. 

該公司開發和製造各種汽車零件，包括汽油和柴油引擎零件、混合動力汽車零件和安全氣囊系統。

Each computer is made up of multiple hardware components.

每台電腦都由多個硬體組件組成。

Water is a key component of this chemical reaction.

水是這個化學反應的關鍵成分。

The course has several different components, including lectures, workshops, and exams.

這門課程包含幾個不同的部分，包括講座、工作坊和考試。

To have a flat tire (英式拼法為tyre) 就是輪胎沒氣了，最常見的原因是過度磨損(excessive wear and tear)，也有可能是過度充氣、充氣不足引起的爆裂，或是釘子刺進輪胎導致漏氣(a puncture)等等。

I got a flat tire on the highway.

我的車子在公路上爆胎了。

I had a flat tire on the highway.

我的車子在公路上爆胎了。

My tire blew out on the freeway.

我的車子在公路上爆胎了。

I hate to bother you, but I've got a flat tire just down there and I don't have a jack. 

我不想麻煩你，但我停在不遠處的車子輪胎沒氣了，我沒有千斤頂。

一起來看發現輪胎漏氣時第一時間該怎麼辦，想更換輪胎(change a flat tire)需要用到的工具又有哪些呢？

The first thing you should do when you get a flat tire is to stop driving and pull over to a safe area away from traffic. You don't want to change your tire too close to oncoming traffic. Turn on your emergency lights to warn other motorists of an issue and to allow your vehicle to be visible at night. You will need a car jack, tire wrench, and your spare tire to change the flat tire if you are capable. 

當輪胎漏氣時，你應該做的第一件事是停止駕駛並將車停在遠離交通的安全區域。你不想在太靠近迎面而來的車輛的地方更換輪胎。 打開應急燈以警告其他駕駛(前方路段)有問題，這樣做也可以讓你的車輛在夜間清晰可見。 如果你有能力更換輪胎，你將會需要千斤頂、輪胎扳手和備用輪胎。

Auto repair shop意思是「汽車維修店」。在這裡 Auto 指的是 automobile。

I suggest you take your vehicle to an independent auto repair shop for car servicing. 

我建議您將車輛帶到獨立的汽車維修廠進行汽車維修。

Auto repair shops that specialize in your vehicle's automaker are more likely to have the proper training, equipment, and up-to-date information. 

專門為您的汽車製造商服務的汽車維修廠更有可能獲得適當的培訓、設備和最新信息。

It was undoubtedly the worst experience I've had. I would avoid this auto repair shop at all costs.

這無疑是我經歷過的最糟糕的體驗。 我會不惜一切代價避開這家汽車維修廠。

Brake fluid 是名詞，意思是「剎車液」，剎車液是用於汽車剎車系統的液體，用於傳遞剎車踏板的壓力到剎車蹄片或剎車鞋上，從而減慢或停止車輛。

When you have your mechanic replace your brake pads, ask them to check your brake fluid reservoir.

當修車技師更換煞車片時，請他們檢查你的煞車油壺。

Low brake fluid may minimize your brakes response time leading to a major accident.

煞車油油量過低可能會使得煞車反應時間變慢，因而導致重大事故。

If the brake fluid is too low, it can cause the brakes to fail.

如果剎車液過低，可能會導致剎車失效。

Car servicing 意思是「汽車維修服務」，這通常指的是汽車定期的維護和檢查，以確保其良好運行狀態。

A regular car servicing, carried out by qualified mechanics, checks the condition of a car and assesses everything from general wear and tear to fluids, brakes, the engine, and more to ensure the vehicle is in top operating condition.

由合格的修車技師進行的定期汽車保養維修會檢查汽車的狀況，並且從常態性的磨損到液體、煞車、引擎等所有層面進行評估，以確保車輛處於最佳運行狀態。

Regular, high-quality servicing keeps your car in good shape and will save you money in the long run by avoiding costly breakdowns and repairs.

定期、高品質的保養維修可讓您的汽車保持良好狀態，從長遠來看也能避免所費不貲的故障和維修，替您省錢。

Scheduled car servicing can be performed at any dealership. You can also take your vehicle to an independent auto repair shop for car servicing. 

您可以在任何汽車經銷商處進行定期汽車保養維修。 您也可以將車輛帶到獨立的汽車維修廠進行汽車保養維修。

To have/get one's car serviced = 保養車子(動詞)

When you have your car serviced, even though there might be nothing wrong with the car there are certain things needed to be done to keep your car running smoothly. One of those things is to have your car's oil and oil filters changed. Mechanics will also pop the hood to check if the transmission, shock absorber, spark plugs, hoses, and belts are in working order.

當您保養車子時，即使汽車可能沒有任何問題，也需要做一些事情讓您的車能持續順暢地運行。其中一件事是更換汽車的機油和機油濾清器。 修車技師還會打開引擎蓋，檢查變速箱、避震器、火星塞、軟管和皮帶是否正常運作。

Dent 動詞名詞同形，動詞的意思是「使產生凹痕」。

The front fender was badly dented.

前擋板嚴重凹陷。(fender 就是車子輪胎上方車體那塊凸凸的部分)

No one was injured, but the car was scratched and dented.

沒有人受傷，但汽車被刮傷也凹了個洞。

It was dark, rainy, and hard to see out of my rearview mirror. As I was backing out of a parking spot, I accidentally reversed into a parked car and dented its bumper.

那天天又黑又下雨，從我的後視鏡裡也很難看得清楚。 當我從停車位倒車出來的時候，我不小心撞到了一輛停在旁邊的汽車，撞凹了它的保險桿。

Dent = 凹痕(名詞)，凹痕所在的位置用介系詞 in 指出，例句：

There's a dent in the left fender.

左擋板上有個凹痕。

There's a big dent in the side of my car.

我的車側面有一個大凹痕。

The car accident left/made a small dent in the car's fender.

車禍在汽車的擋泥板上留下了一個小凹痕。

Where did the dent in the fender of your Audi come from?

你的奧迪擋板上的凹痕是從哪裡來的？

Hood 是附在外套或斗篷上的「兜帽」，下小雨或是天氣微涼的時候可以拉起來蓋住我們的頭，大家耳熟能詳的童話故事「小紅帽」英文就是 Little Red Riding Hood。Hood 也可以指汽車前方的「引擎蓋」。在俚語中，hood 也常用來指代某個地區或社區，特別是低收入或城市的社區。

He put on his cloak and hood and went out.

他披上斗篷和兜帽就出去了。

The coat has a detachable hood.

這件大衣有可拆卸的風帽。

She put on a coat and pulled up the hood against the cold.

她穿上外套、拉起風帽禦寒。

The latch is broken. I can't open the car hood.

拉鎖頭壞掉了 我沒辦法打開車子的引擎蓋。

Mind if I take a look under the hood?

介意我看一下引擎蓋裡面嗎？

He opened up the hood to check the oil.

他打開引擎蓋檢查機油。

He grew up in the hood where everyone knew each other.

他在一個大家彼此都認識的社區長大。

Hybrid 或是 hybrid car 指的是「混合動力汽車」混合動力汽車通常結合了內燃機和電動機，以提高燃油效率和減少排放。

A hybrid car like Toyota Prius not only conserves fuel but also produces less CO2 emissions. 

像豐田Prius 這樣的混合動力車不僅節省燃料，還可以減少二氧化碳排放。

Though hybrid cars consume less fuel than conventional cars and are now growing in popularity, there is still an issue regarding the environmental damage of the hybrid car battery.

雖然混合動力車比起傳統汽車來說，它們消耗較少的燃料而且現在越來越受歡迎，但關於混合動力汽車電池對環境造成破壞的疑慮仍然存在。

Volvo S90 mild hybrids recover energy produced when braking and store it in a 48V battery. When this energy is used, fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions are both reduced.

Volvo S90 輕度混合動力車可回收刹車時產生的能量並將其存儲在48V電池中。當使用這種能源時，燃料消耗和排氣管排放量都會減少。

動詞 inspect 有以下三種中文解釋：(1) 仔細檢查 (2) 視察學校、醫院、餐廳、工廠等，查看這些機構是否遵守規則 (3) 鑑定(建築物)，像是購買房子前最好委任第三方進行房屋結構鑑定，確認房子安全無虞之後再購入比較有保障！

1.  仔細檢查

Upon arrival in Vancouver, customs officials opened and inspected our luggage.

抵達溫哥華後，海關人員打開並檢查了我們的行李。

I had the car inspected by a mechanic before I bought it.

買下這輛車之前，我先請技師檢查一下車子。

2. 視察學校、醫院、餐廳、工廠等，查看這些機構是否遵守規則

Restaurants are inspected for health code violations at least once a year by public health officials.

公共衛生官員每年至少會查核餐廳一次，查看他們是否違反健康法規。

這裡提到的公共衛生稽查人員 public health officials 也可以稱為 (health) inspectors，「inspector」可以用來泛指檢查員、視察員。講個有趣的事，根據以前在國外餐廳打工的經驗，如果有人說: I just got tipped off that the health inspector's coming today! (剛剛有人偷偷告訴我衛生稽查人員今天要來了！)，當天大家皮就會繃的特別緊。

3. 鑑定(建築物)

Typically, after signing a contract, homebuyers have anywhere from 3 to 10 days to have the property inspected so they'll know exactly what they're getting into.

通常在簽訂合約後，買家有 3 到 10 天的時間來鑑定房產，這樣他們便能確切地知道自己買到了什麼樣的房子。

The U.S. customs officials asked us to pull over for inspection.

美國海關人員要求我們靠邊停車檢查。

Our public health inspectors conduct more than 16,000 inspections of restaurants, food facilities and stores annually. We also educate food handlers and consumers about safe food handling practices.

我們的公共衛生稽查員每年對餐廳、食品作業場所和店家進行超過16,000 次的檢查。 針對食品處理人員和消費者我們也會進行有關安全食品處理的教育。

Generally speaking, serious homebuyers don't immediately back out of a deal simply because they find something they don't like on an inspection report. There's always the option to ask the seller to make repairs.

一般來說，認真的買家不會僅僅因為在檢查報告上發現他們不喜歡的東西而立即退出交易。 (買家)總是可以選擇要求賣家進行維修。

The building administration office is scheduled to conduct a regular inspection of elevators that service the building's odd-numbered floors next week. The elevators will be unavailable starting February 4. All building occupants are requested to use elevators that serve all floors.

大樓管理辦公室計劃在下週對大樓奇數樓層的電梯進行定期檢查。 從 2 月 4 日起，電梯將無法使用。請所有大樓住戶使用服務所有樓層的電梯。

Oil change 意思是「更換機油」，這通常指的是更換車輛引擎的機油和機油濾清器的過程。

Hi there, I'd like the oil changed, since it's been 3,000 miles since the last one.

你好，我想換油，因為距離上一次已經 3,000 英里了。

I came in to have my oil changed and my brake pads changed.

我進來換油跟換煞車片。

It'll need an oil change in about 10,000 miles.

車子10000英里左右需要換油。

Oil changes are just one of the many minor hassles of car ownership, but they're crucial to keeping your car in good shape. 

更換機油只是擁有汽車的眾多小麻煩之一，但它們對於保持汽車的良好狀態至關重要。

Electric vehicle owners spend roughly a third of what conventionally powered auto owners do for regular service. They avoid having to pay for things like tune-ups, oil changes, and other maintenance expenses.

電動車主的日常保養服務費用約為傳統動力車主的三分之一。他們無需支付調整、換油和其他維護費用。

Frequent oil changes are necessary for keeping your car performing at its best. Motor oil's primary function is to keep the various parts of your car's engine well-lubricated. As it circulates through the engine, oil provides a layer of protection between the engine's moving parts, draws heat away from the engine, and carries away bits of dirt and metal.

為了讓您的汽車保持最佳性能，需要經常更換機油。 機油的主要功能是使汽車發動機的各個部件保持潤滑。 當它在發動機中循環時，機油在引擎移動的零件之間提供一層保護，從引擎中吸走熱量，並帶走一些灰塵和金屬。

Sedan 就是我們最常見的四門、有後車廂、可以坐四到五個人的「轎車」。

My cousin bought a brand-new Chevrolet sedan.

我表弟買了一輛全新的雪佛蘭轎車。

The Volvo S90 is a mid-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars. It has Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play built in.

Volvo S90 是由瑞典汽車製造商Volvo Cars製造和銷售的中型豪華轎車。 這型車款內建有 Google Maps、Google Assistant 和 Google Play。

The interior space of Tesla's Model S is decent as far as midsize sedans go, as is the ease of getting in and out. The cushions are decently soft but lack lateral support, and the adjustments are pretty basic. The rear seatbacks feel a bit upright and the floor sits high so your knees sit closer to your chest than they would in most other luxury sedans.

就中型轎車而言，特斯拉Model S的內部空間相當不錯，進出也很方便。椅墊相當柔軟，但缺乏橫向支撐，而且座椅調整非常基本。後排座椅靠背感覺有點直立，地板很高，所以(坐著時)你的膝蓋比在其它大多數豪華轎車更靠近胸部。

Shock absorber 是名詞，意思是「減震器」，減震器是一種用於汽車、摩托車和其他車輛的裝置，用來吸收道路不平造成的衝擊和振動，以提供更平穩的駕駛體驗。

The new model of the car comes equipped with advanced shock absorbers for a smoother ride.

這款新車型配備了先進的減震器，以提供更平穩的駕駛體驗。

Replacing worn-out shock absorbers can significantly improve your vehicle's handling and comfort.

更換磨損的減震器可以顯著提升你的車輛操控性和舒適性。

He didn't realize how important shock absorbers were until he drove on a rough road.

他直到在崎嶇的道路上駕駛後，才意識到減震器的重要性。

Spark plugs 是名詞，意思是「火花塞」。它是一種裝置，安裝在汽車引擎的氣缸頭中，用於產生足夠的電火花來點燃氣缸中的空氣/燃料混合物，從而推動引擎運轉。

The mechanic recommended replacing the spark plugs to improve the engine's performance.

機械師建議更換火花塞以提升引擎的性能。

Old spark plugs can cause the car to misfire, leading to inefficiency and potential damage.

老化的火花塞可能導致汽車發動不順，導致效率低下和潛在的損壞。

Make sure to check the condition of your spark plugs during regular vehicle maintenance.

在定期的車輛維護中，確保檢查火花塞的狀態。

Van 是名詞，意思是「一種載貨或載人的大型車輛」。

Ford released a number of their Ford Ecostar delivery vans into the market.

福特 Ecostar 送貨車發布上市。

Gelato Italia operates nationally in the UK with ice cream vans, kiosks, and parlors.

Gelato Italia 在全英國的冰淇淋車、售貨亭和冰淇淋專賣店皆設有銷售據點。

Kiosk 是售貨亭(通常出現在人潮熱絡的地方，賣糖果、飲料、報紙等等)，Parlour(BE)/parlor(AE) 是提供某種服務或專門銷售某種商品的店舖，比如說: An ice cream parlour 冰淇淋店 ; A pizza parlour 披薩店 (但我們比較常說 a pizzaria)

The contractor and delivery vans were double-parked along the streets.

承包商車輛和送貨車並停在街道兩旁。