car
Definition
A road vehicle with an engine, typically with four wheels, designed to carry passengers.
To remember it
Picture the red car with two happy children inside, and remember 'car' as a vehicle that moves on wheels.
Examples
- A1
She bought a new car last month.
- A1
We took the car to the mechanic because the engine was making a strange noise.
- A2
It is faster to go by car than by public transport at this time of day.
- A2
Could you give me a lift? My car is in the garage for repairs.
- B1
The rise of electric cars is expected to have a significant impact on both the energy sector and the automotive industry.
- B1
Many cities are introducing car-free zones in their centers to reduce pollution and improve the quality of life for residents.
- B2
The dependence on the car as the primary mode of urban transport reflects a series of planning decisions made in the mid-twentieth century that are now being reconsidered.
- B2
Car sharing schemes have proliferated in many cities, offering an alternative to private ownership that can reduce congestion and parking pressures.
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