VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

the gas [ S ] mainly usthe part of a car that you push with your foot to make it go faster
油门，加速器
E.g.: Step on the gas (= drive faster)!
踩油门加速！

valve (n): 1-a device that opens and closes to control the flow of liquids or gases, or a similar structure in the heart and the veins that controls the flow of blood
阀；活门；（心脏或血管的）瓣膜
E.g.: The valve failed to open/close.
阀门打不开／关不上了。
E.g.: It was a weak heart valve that caused her death.
是心瓣膜问题导致了她的死亡。

clutch (n): 1-the pedal or handle in a vehicle that is used to operate the engine’s clutch离合器踏板；离合器手柄
Push the clutch in, put the car into gear, rev the engine, and then gently let the clutch out.
踩下离合器，挂上挡，踩油门，然后慢慢松开离合器。

brake (v): to make a vehicle go slower or stop, using its brake or brakes
刹住；刹车
E.g.: When it’s icy, brake gently.
路面有冰时要慢慢刹车。

brake (n):a device that makes a vehicle go slower or stop, or a pedal, bar, or handle that makes this device work刹车；闸，制动器
E.g.: She had no brakes on her bicycle.
她的自行车没有车闸。
E.g.: The driver suddenly put on his brakes.
司机突然踩了刹车。

Earthquake is a common occurrence （屡见不鲜） in these regions

occurrence (n):something that happens发生的事；事件；遭遇 COUNTABLE
E.g.: Street-fights are an everyday occurrence in this area of the city.
在该市的这一地区，街头斗殴每天都会发生。
E.g.: There have been several occurrences of theft in the area recently.

in good, bad, etc. repair/in a good, bad, etc. state of repair-in good, bad, etc. condition
状况良好／不佳等
E.g.: The house is in very good repair.
这座房子状况很好。

luxury (n)
luxurious (adj)

Simplified Chinese 简化中文，简体汉字
Traditional Chinese 繁体汉字[中文]

Pronunciation

province -/ˈprɑː.vɪns/