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vehicle

释义

vehicle

noun countable

UK /ˈviːɪk(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	vehicle
plural	vehicles

1
a machine that you travel in or on, especially one with an engine that travels on roads, for example a car, bus, van, truck, or motorcycle
Watch out for oncoming vehicles.
the driver of the vehicle
Synonyms and related words
General and informal words for vehicles
amphibian
boneshaker
carrier
2
a way of expressing ideas or of making something happen
an investment vehicle
vehicle for:
They use the tabloid press as a vehicle for attacking the opposition.
Synonyms and related words
Systems and methods for doing things
modality
method
system
1. 2a
  something that is created for a specific person or purpose, especially a film, television show etc for one actor
  vehicle for:
  The film was conceived merely as a vehicle for Tom Hanks.
  Synonyms and related words
  Films and types of film
  animation
  anime
  biopic

vehicle

noun countable

US /ˈviɪk(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	vehicle
plural	vehicles

1
a machine that you travel in or on, especially one with an engine that travels on roads, for example a car, bus, van, truck, or motorcycle
Watch out for oncoming vehicles.
Don’t forget to lock your vehicle while it is parked.
the driver of the vehicle
Synonyms and related words
General and informal words for vehicles
amphibian
carrier
coaster
2
a way of expressing ideas or of making something happen
The Union is the principal vehicle of communication for the employees.
an investment vehicle
vehicle for:
They use the tabloid press as a vehicle for attacking the opposition.
Synonyms and related words
Systems and methods for doing things
modality
method
system
1. 2a
  something that is created for a specific person or purpose, especially a movie, television show, etc. for one actor
  vehicle for:
  The movie was conceived merely as a star vehicle for Tom Hanks.
  Synonyms and related words
  Movies and types of movie
  animation
  anime
  biopic

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