单词 | vehicle |
释义 | vehicle —vehicle /ˈviː.ɪ.kl̩/ noun (METHOD) C2 [C usually singular] a way of achieving, producing, or expressing something: » The conference was seen as an ideal vehicle for increased cooperation between the member states.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of achieving thingsF0 [C usually singular] a show, film, exhibition, etc. that is used to show the special skills or qualities of one particular performer or artist: » The play seems to be little more than a vehicle for its director and star.Thesaurus+: ↑Media in generalnoun [C] FORMAL (MACHINE) ► B1 a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land, especially on roads: » A truck driver died last night when his vehicle overturned.» Road vehicles include cars, buses, and trucks.» Tractors are farm vehicles.» The number of thefts of motor vehicles rose by a third last year.Thesaurus+: ↑Vehicles in generalvehicular /vɪˈhɪk.jʊ.lər/ aep /viːˈhɪk.jʊ.lɚ/ adjective FORMAL► F0» The cottage has no vehicular access but can be reached by a short walk across the moor.Thesaurus+: ↑Vehicles in general • • • Extra Examples:» There's no way through the centre of town in a vehicle - it's for pedestrians only.» Her car went out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle.» The road was closed while the vehicles that had been involved in the accident were towed away.» The thieves abandoned their vehicle near the scene of the robbery and then ran off.» The police officer asked the driver whether he was the registered owner of the vehicle. |
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