单词 | right-hand drive |
释义 | > as lemmasright-hand drive right-hand drive n. (a) a steering system of the type found in motor vehicles designed to be driven on the left side of the road, in which the steering wheel and other controls are fitted on the right side; frequently attributive; (b) a vehicle having a steering system of this type; cf. left-hand drive n. and adj. at left hand n. and adj. Compounds. ΘΚΠ society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > powered vehicle > parts and equipment of motor vehicles > [noun] > steering, suspension, or wheels > types of steering system left-hand drive1908 right-hand drive1912 self-centring1931 power steering1932 1912 Horseless Age 21 Feb. 375/2 In right hand drive cars it [sc. the steering column] is located directly in front of the right hand front passenger. 1940 R. Chandler Farewell, my Lovely viii. 55 The car had a right-hand drive. 1965 Listener 10 June 878/2 The two latest French saloons, the Renault 16 and the Peugeot 204, did not appear at Silverstone last Wednesday because right-hand drive versions are not yet available. 1991 W. Perrie Roads that Move (BNC) 48 Anastasia has a right-hand drive. < as lemmas |
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