Automobile Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

automobile

noun

快速理解

What does "Automobile" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Automobile"?

指一種常見的載人交通工具,通常有四個輪子並由引擎驅動。

  1. 1

    主要定義

    EN: a road vehicle with an engine, usually four wheels, and seating for a small number of people.

    翻譯: 一種裝有引擎、通常有四個輪子、可容納少數乘客的道路車輛。

  2. 2

    產業與集合

    EN: the industry or business of manufacturing and selling cars.

    翻譯: 指製造和銷售汽車的產業或商業活動。

  3. 3

    與其他車輛區別

    EN: a passenger vehicle, as opposed to trucks, motorcycles, or other types of vehicles.

    翻譯: 指載客車輛,以區別於卡車、摩托車或其他類型的車輛。

小提醒:在美式英文中,'automobile' 是較正式或技術性的用詞,日常口語更常使用 'car'。

發音(How to Pronounce "Automobile" in English

How to pronounce "Automobile" in English?"Automobile" US vs UK pronunciation

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Automobile"?How does "Automobile" change by context?

1. a road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor and able to carry a small number of people

一種通常有四個輪子、由內燃機或電動馬達驅動、可載少量乘客的道路車輛

He drives a red automobile to work every day.

他每天開一輛紅色的汽車去上班。

The invention of the automobile changed transportation forever.

汽車的發明永遠改變了交通方式。

Most families in the city own at least one automobile.

城市裡大多數家庭至少擁有一輛汽車。

2. the industry or business of manufacturing and selling such vehicles

製造和銷售此類車輛的產業或行業

He has worked in the automobile industry for over twenty years.

他在汽車產業工作了二十多年。

The country's economy is heavily dependent on automobile exports.

該國的經濟嚴重依賴汽車出口。

3. used as a modifier relating to cars or the car industry

用作修飾語,與汽車或汽車產業相關

Automobile accidents are a leading cause of injury.

汽車事故是導致受傷的主要原因之一。

They attended the annual automobile show to see the latest models.

他們參加了年度汽車展,觀看最新車型。

4. to travel by car

乘汽車旅行

They decided to automobile across the country for their vacation.

他們決定開車橫跨全國度假。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Automobile"?How to make natural sentences with "Automobile"?
PatternMeaningExample
by + automobile乘汽車He traveled across the country by automobile. (他乘汽車橫越了全國。)
in an/the automobile在汽車裡They were sitting in the automobile waiting for the rain to stop. (他們坐在汽車裡等待雨停。)
automobile + noun汽車(用於修飾名詞)The automobile industry is facing major changes. (汽車產業正面臨重大變革。)
the + adjective + automobile某種特徵的汽車The electric automobile is becoming more popular. (電動汽車正變得越來越受歡迎。)
drive/own/operate + an automobile駕駛/擁有/操作汽車She learned to drive an automobile at the age of sixteen. (她在十六歲時學會了開汽車。)

用法說明

How is "Automobile" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Automobile"?

automobile 與 car 的用法區別

  • automobile 是較為正式、技術性或書面化的用詞,常見於產業報告、法律文件或學術討論中。
  • car 是日常口語及一般書寫中最普遍、最常用的詞彙。
  • 在指稱具體一輛車時,幾乎總是使用 car
  • 複合詞如「汽車產業」通常使用 automobile industry,以保持正式性。

對比例句: EN: The automobile industry is transitioning to electric vehicles. 翻譯: 汽車產業正在向電動車轉型。

EN:I need to wash my car this weekend.

翻譯:我這個週末需要洗車。

EN:He wrote his thesis on the history of the automobile.

翻譯:他的論文主題是汽車的歷史。

EN:Can you pick me up? My car broke down.

翻譯:你可以來接我嗎?我的車壞了。

總結建議

在絕大多數日常情境中,使用 car 即可;僅在需要強調正式、技術或產業層面時,才選用 automobile

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Automobile" and similar words?How to choose "Automobile" vs alternatives?

automobile vs car

「automobile」是較正式、技術性的術語,涵蓋所有類型的汽車;「car」是日常用語,通常指小型載客汽車。

automobile vs vehicle

「automobile」特指以引擎驅動、設計用於載人的道路車輛;「vehicle」是更廣泛的上位詞,包含汽車、卡車、摩托車等所有交通工具。

automobile vs auto

「automobile」是完整名詞;「auto」是其常見的縮略形式,多用於複合詞或特定產業術語中,較為口語。

口語用法

How is "Automobile" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Automobile"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或提及他人對汽車的稱呼或描述時,常會使用引號或特定語氣來標示。 EN: My grandpa still calls it a "horseless carriage," not an automobile. 翻譯: 我爺爺還是叫它「無馬馬車」,而不是汽車。

EN:She said, "The automobile industry is changing so fast," and I totally agree.

翻譯:她說:「汽車產業變化得太快了」,我完全同意。

語氣強調

為了強調汽車的規模、重要性或特殊性,說話者會使用重音或添加修飾語。 EN: That is not just a car; it's a classic automobile. 翻譯: 那可不只是一輛車;它是一台經典的汽車

EN:The entire automobile was covered in mud after the rally.

翻譯:整台汽車在拉力賽後都覆滿了泥巴。

停頓填充

在思考或組織句子時,有時會用「automobile」這個詞作為暫時的停頓點,尤其在較正式的對話或描述中。 EN: The impact on the... automobile... sector has been significant. 翻譯: 這對…汽車…產業的影響相當巨大。

EN:We need to consider the future of, um, automobile design in cities.

翻譯:我們需要考慮城市裡,呃,汽車設計的未來。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,通常會使用更精確的術語(如「vehicle」、「car」、「motor vehicle」)或直接指定類型(如「sedan」、「SUV」)。「Automobile」本身是正式用詞,但在口語中略顯過時或刻意正式,書寫時請根據上下文判斷是否合適。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Automobile"?What fixed phrases with "Automobile" should I remember?

automobile industry

the automobile industry

汽車工業

automobile accident

an automobile accident

汽車事故

automobile manufacturer

an automobile manufacturer

汽車製造商

automobile insurance

automobile insurance

汽車保險

automobile dealer

an automobile dealer

汽車經銷商

automobile enthusiast

an automobile enthusiast

汽車愛好者

automobile emissions

automobile emissions

汽車排放物

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Automobile"?Which "Automobile" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He bought new automobile.

He bought a new automobile.

作為可數名詞,單數形式 'automobile' 前面通常需要冠詞(a/an/the)或所有格形容詞(my, his, etc.)。

×There are many automobile in the city.

There are many automobiles in the city.

當表示複數數量時,可數名詞 'automobile' 必須使用複數形式 'automobiles'。

×The road was clogged with automobile.

The road was clogged with automobiles. / The road was clogged with automobile traffic.

'Automobile' 是可數名詞,指具體的車輛。當泛指交通或車輛的概念時,應使用複數形式或像 'automobile traffic' 這樣的不可數名詞短語。

×He works in the automotive industry, designing new automobiels.

He works in the automotive industry, designing new automobiles.

單詞 'automobile' 的拼寫結尾是 '-ile',不是 '-iel'。這是一個常見的拼寫錯誤。

×In casual conversation: 'I'll go by automobile.'

In casual conversation: 'I'll go by car.'

'Automobile' 是一個較正式或技術性的詞彙。在日常口語中,'car' 更為常用和自然。

×The automobiles design is sleek.

The automobile's design is sleek. / The design of the automobile is sleek.

表示所屬關係時,單數名詞 'automobile' 需要使用所有格形式 "automobile's",或使用 "of the automobile" 的結構。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Automobile"?What are tense/participle forms of "Automobile"?