"in neutral" in Chinese (Simplified)
空挡
Definition
车辆的变速杆处于让引擎与车轮脱开的状态,汽车不会前进;也泛指某事处于未投入状态。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
主要用于带有变速箱的车辆,也可比喻保持中立或不参与。不要与形容词“neutral”(如中性色)混淆。常用搭配:'put the car in neutral'(挂空挡)。
Examples
Make sure the car is in neutral before you start the engine.
启动发动机前,确保汽车在**空挡**。
He left the tractor in neutral on the hill.
他把拖拉机停在山坡上,挂**空挡**。
When the bike is in neutral, the wheels spin freely.
摩托车挂**空挡**时,车轮可以自由转动。
If you’re stuck in traffic for a while, it’s better to leave your car in neutral.
如果你堵车很久,最好让汽车保持**空挡**。
During the interview, she kept her opinions in neutral, not taking any side.
在采访中,她把自己的观点保持**空挡**,没有偏向任何一方。
The instructor said, ‘Put the gear in neutral and slowly release the clutch.’
教练说:“把挡位挂到**空挡**,再慢慢松开离合器。”