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释义

名词

主要用于启动机动车辆引擎的钥匙。

DEFINITION

Noun

Keys primarily used to start the engine of a motor vehicle.

由来
  • 除了启动引擎，一些车匙也可用于打开车门及后车厢。
  • 为了安全起见，新加坡警察部队（Singapore Police Force）建议在停置机动车时，应该取出车匙。
  • 随着科技的发展，如今多数车子已经安装了按钮式的引擎启动系统，驾驶者不再需要依靠车匙启动引擎。
ETYMOLOGY
  • Besides starting the engine, some car keys can also be used to open the doors and boot of a car.
  • For safety’s sake, the Singapore Police Force advises the removal of car keys after parking a motor vehicle.
  • With the advance of technology, many cars today are equipped with push-button start system, so drivers no longer need to rely on car keys to start the engine.

 

例句
由于汽车装置了引擎电路阻断系统，因此汽车只能用这三把车匙启动引擎。（《联合早报》， 04/03/2010）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
As the car is equipped with an engine immobiliser, the car engine can only be started with these three car keys. (Lianhe Zaobao, 4/3/2010)
相关资料

  • 新加坡警察部队建议车主除了于点火器，也应在机动车的方向盘、离合器等重要移动部件上安装锁头。

RELATED INFORMATION

  • The Singapore Police Force recommends the installation of locks on the steering wheel, clutch and other important moving parts of motor vehicles, in addition to the ignition switch.

参考资料
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