low gear
短语低速档 [机] 低速齿轮排档
词形变化
low gears
复数
low gears
释义与例句
n.
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1.
The lowest gear available from a transmission or other gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
Near-synonyms: creeper gear, granny gear, first gear (low gear is first gear unless the transmission at hand has a granny gear)
Start out in low gear when climbing a steep hill.
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2.
One of the lower gears available from a gearbox, typically in a motor vehicle or cycle.
A low gear is appropriate when climbing a steep hill.
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3.
A state of sluggish or minimal activity.
比喻The campaign remained in low gear until sufficient funding was finally received.