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car

US /kɑr/

noun Foundation · A2 Du lịch & lưu trú

Definition

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Employees who drive a car to work can use the parking garage.

Synonyms

  • automobilea motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
  • vehiclea conveyance that transports people or objects
  • motorcara motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

Collocations

  • Easy drive a rented compact car
    to drive a rented compact car, meaning to operate or control a vehicle
  • Medium apply for company car allowance
    to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding for company car allowance
  • Hard commercialize driverless car technology
    to commercialize driverless car technology, meaning to exploit for maximal profit, usually by sacrificing quality
  • Very Hard turn out to be a car crash interview
    to turn out to be a car crash interview, meaning to change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

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