| 释义 |
kick-down|ˈkɪkdaʊn|
[f. kick v.1 + down adv.]
A device that is operated by the foot; spec., on a motor vehicle, a device whereby one can change to a lower gear, esp. by pressing right down on the accelerator pedal in a vehicle with automatic transmission; also, the act of thus changing to a lower gear. Freq. attrib.
1909Cent. Dict. Suppl., Kick-down, the apparatus used in kicking down. See to kick down. 1954New Automotive Encycl. 35e/1 A valve operated by a solenoid magnet, which is connected to a governor and kickdown switch. 1958Times 15 July 7/6 The unduly light pressure required for the kick-down. Ibid., The ease with which the kick-down change occurred. 1959Times 17 Mar. 14/7 The accelerator kick-down is an over-riding control that can be brought into play for maximum acceleration at any speed up to about 65 m.p.h. 1971Daily Tel. 24 Mar. 11/4 The kick⁓down switch on the accelerator was unusually light and pleasant to use. |