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单词 brake
释义

brakenoun [ C ]

uk/breɪk/us/breɪk/

B1 a device that makes a vehicle go slower or stop, or a pedal, bar, or handle that makes this device work:

She had no brakes on her bicycle.
The driver suddenly put on his brakes.
informal I slammed on (= quickly used) the brakes, but it was too late.
All our new models have anti-lock brakes.
screech/squeal of brakes

the loud, unpleasant noise of a car suddenly stopping:

Suddenly we heard a screech of brakes and saw the car swerve to miss the bicycle.

More examples

  • Slowly depress the brake pedal.
  • Don't forgot to put the brake on.
  • The brakes failed and the car crashed into a tree.
  • A screech of brakes jarred the silence.
  • All our new models have anti-lock brakes.

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The engine & engine parts

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  • idle
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  • power steering
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Idiom(s)

put the brakes on

brakeverb [ I ]

uk/breɪk/us/breɪk/

B2 to make a vehicle go slower or stop, using its brake or brakes:

When it's icy, brake gently.
He would drive very fast and brake hard/sharply at the last minute.

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On the road: driving & operating road vehicles

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  • boxed in
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  • manoeuvring
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Increasing and decreasing speed of motion
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