automobile
/ˈɔːtəməbiːl/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #5167 in the learning path
汽车
Definitions
n. a road vehicle with an engine, usually carrying few passengers
汽车
Example
My grandfather keeps a vintage automobile in his garage.
我祖父的车库里收藏着一辆老式汽车。
Growth in automobile ownership has increased pressure on road networks and contributed to urban air pollution.
汽车保有量的增长加重了道路网络的压力，也加剧了城市空气污染。
Collocations
- automobile industry
- automobile manufacturer
- automobile ownership
Word family
- automotive (adj.)
Synonyms
- car
Usage tip
主要用于美式英语，较正式；日常表达通常用car。
FAQ
- What does automobile mean?
- a road vehicle with an engine, usually carrying few passengers
- How is automobile pronounced?
- UK /ˈɔːtəməbiːl/, US /ˈɔːtəməbiːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
