和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Will Your Next Car Drive Itself?

2015-11-19来源:VOA
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definitely - adv. without question; in a way that is sure or clear

mainstream – n. the thoughts, beliefs, and choices that are accepted by the largest number of people

pedal – n. a flat piece of metal, rubber, etc., that you push with your foot to make a machine move, work, or stop

autopilot – n. a device that directs a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft in place of a person

feature – n. an interesting or important part, quality or ability

lane – n. a part of road that is marked by painted lines and that is for a single line of vehicles

intersection – n. the place or point where two or more things come together, especially the place where two or more streets meet or cross each other

brake – n. a device for slowing or stopping something (such as a wheel or vehicle)

construction site – n. a place where a building is being build or repaired

error – n. something that is not correct; a wrong action or mistake

norm - n. short for normal

infographic – n. an image that is used to represent information

*  Tesla image courtesy of Wikipedia

** Future of Driving infographic courtesy of C R Allen & Sons