| 单词 | acceleration |
| 释义 | acceleration (ækseləreɪʃən ) 1. uncountable noun The acceleration of a process or change is the fact that it is getting faster and faster. He has also called for an acceleration of political reforms. [+ of/in] ...the sharp acceleration in job losses. [+ of/in] Synonyms: hastening, hurrying, stepping up [informal], expedition 2. uncountable noun Acceleration is the rate at which a car or other vehicle can increase its speed, often seen in terms of the time that it takes to reach a particular speed. Acceleration to 60 mph takes a mere 5.7 seconds. Synonyms: speeding up, gathering speed, opening up, increasing speed 3. uncountable noun Acceleration is the rate at which the speed of an object increases. [technical] Collocations: acceleration forces The shutter was made of thin stainless steel which was light and durable enough to withstand the high acceleration forces of this fast shutter. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Gravity and acceleration forces push the passenger in opposite directions with nearly equal force, creating a sensation of weightlessness. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Mechanical stimulation generates acceleration forces acting on the body. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Acceleration forces on the pilot would be severe in such a maneuver. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With the development of higher speed monoplane fighters in the late 1930s, acceleration forces during combat became more severe. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This means a top speed of 145mph and reasonably brisk acceleration. Times, Sunday Times The brisk acceleration with a heavy sidecar fitted would, however, more than compensate for lack of top speed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Four stops are included, and brisk acceleration maximizes at a rate of 8.46mi/h km/h per second. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their duties require that they control acceleration, braking and handling of the train underway. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ministers have given the go-ahead for a test of 'platooning', where the driver of a lead lorry controls acceleration and braking of those behind. The Sun Rather than controlling acceleration and braking, the user must instead master powerslides and timely nitrous boosts to succeed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Those lost pounds are translated into blisteringly fast acceleration that throws your head back into the bucket sports seats. The Sun I drive it three or four times a day, taking full advantage of its fast acceleration. Times, Sunday Times They are used on stopping services, designed for routes where stations are close together and for this they feature many wide doors and fast acceleration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They also have strong hips and legs, allowing for fast acceleration and high jumping, sometimes as high as 4 ft (1.3m). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By collecting 10 surfboards, jet skis will spawn and collecting 10 wheels will give the player an armored sports car which has extremely fast acceleration and a very high durability. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It drives like a normal 7 series executive car but sounds a little throatier under hard acceleration. The Sun (2006) Once you're on the move the diesel takes over, but under hard acceleration for overtaking both power units work together for maximum performance. The Sun (2008) There is no wild torque steer under hard acceleration, thanks to a new steering system. The Sun (2013) Sensors inside the plastic device measure acceleration rates to determine whether a blow in rugby or other contact sport could induce brain injury. Times, Sunday Times Many driverless car plans now involve visual navigation, identifying landmarks with lasers or cameras, as well as inertial systems that can measure acceleration, deceleration and turning to estimate position. Times, Sunday Times Three orthogonal gyroscopes establish an inertial reference frame, and the accelerators measure acceleration relative to that frame. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Accelerometers, which measure acceleration of the vibration, can also be used. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It measures acceleration instead of velocity of ground movement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Thirty per cent of the slips occurred during rapid acceleration and 49 per cent while decelerating and changing direction. Times, Sunday Times The slick six-speed manual has special gear ratios for rapid acceleration yet it's calm and comfortable cruising in sixth. The Sun The rapid acceleration of its expansion comes after profits soared 40 per cent in the past year. Times, Sunday Times Note that they are therefore assuming a rapid acceleration of the rate of warming, whereas in fact it has slowed down in the past two decades. Times, Sunday Times He will prepare for the record attempt by flying upside down in a stunt aircraft to get used to the effects of rapid acceleration and deceleration. Times, Sunday Times He stated that no problem was evident with vibration, rate of acceleration, ambient noise, or directional control. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This has two effects: it increases the rate of acceleration, and it reduces the work required of the petrol engine. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A constant rate of acceleration of the reference implies a constant error in tracking the reference. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The dynamic brake when operable slows down the rate of acceleration and allows longer for a train brake pipe to be recharged before being required to be re applied. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The designers then experimented with different rates of acceleration, each emitting between one and five times the force of gravity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was a sharp acceleration from the 1.8% growth rate in the previous three months. Times, Sunday Times Speedy has been investing heavily in its plant fleet, and this will mean a sharp acceleration of profits as usage rises. Times, Sunday Times This marked a sharp acceleration from the previous two quarters and meant that sales growth came to 5.2 per cent during the first nine months of the year. Times, Sunday Times Revenues rose 20 per cent - a sharp acceleration from the 12 per cent advance reported for the third quarter - and operating profits were ahead by 19 per cent. Times, Sunday Times The drive to modernize the economy that began in 1978 required a sharp acceleration in commodity flows and greatly improved efficiency in economic transactions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It feels like you have an endless reserve of power, delivered in creamy smooth acceleration. The Sun The system gives a green light for safe driving - not braking hard into corners, for example - and for fuel-efficient driving, with smooth acceleration. Times, Sunday Times The consistency of his length stems from a finely tuned run-up - a smooth acceleration into the crease - and the fluid transfer of weight through his front leg on release. Times, Sunday Times Electric motors give electric cars instant torque, creating strong and smooth acceleration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The combination of long straightaways and flat, narrow turns makes hard braking going into turns and smooth acceleration exiting turns a must. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was the sudden acceleration, the quick, quick after the slow, slow. Times, Sunday Times To reduce your fuel consumption, avoid sudden acceleration and braking, and try to retain a steady speed. Times, Sunday Times That was one of the guitarists, dashing off a solo that was a typical blur of sudden acceleration and squealing handbrake turns. Times, Sunday Times In addition, unexplained sudden acceleration events were most frequently reported as occurring from low speed or fully stopped. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The resulting unexpected sudden acceleration would lead to panic, with the driver thinking that the acceleration system had failed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This followed problems with unintended acceleration (later determined to have been caused, in some cases, by floor mats snagging the pedal). Times, Sunday Times He told the judge that the crash was caused by an 'unintended acceleration'. Times, Sunday Times Regulators are investigating more than 60 complaints of unintended acceleration. Times, Sunday Times The unintended acceleration has occurred until the point of impact. Times, Sunday Times An unintended acceleration event would require the failure of such a mechanism if it were present. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 加速 Japanese: 加速 |
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