locomotive
/ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪv/ · /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
CEFR level C1Topic TravelWord #5862 in the learning path
机车；火车头
Definitions
n. A railway engine that pulls or pushes a train.
机车；火车头
Example
A steam locomotive pulled the carriages slowly past our platform.
一台蒸汽机车拉着车厢，缓缓驶过我们所在的站台。
Replacing diesel locomotives with electric models can reduce local air pollution, especially along busy urban railway routes.
用电力机车替代柴油机车可以减少当地空气污染，尤其是在繁忙的城市铁路沿线。
Collocations
- a steam locomotive
- a diesel locomotive
- an electric locomotive
Word family
- locomotion (n.)
Synonyms
- railway engine
Usage tip
指提供动力的机车，不是包含所有车厢的整列火车。
FAQ
- What does locomotive mean?
- A railway engine that pulls or pushes a train.
- How is locomotive pronounced?
- UK /ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪv/, US /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
