straight-six

短语

词形变化

straight-sixes 复数 straight-sixes

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An internal combustion engine, with six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.

    汽车 工程 交通

    He spent extra for a V8 because he doubted that a straight-six would be enough for towing his trailer.

  2. 2.

    A vehicle with such an engine.

    过时

    His grandpa was driving a straight-six at a time when few people had one.