新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

acceleration

英  [ækˌseləˈreɪʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 增速

    The acceleration of a process or change is the fact that it is getting faster and faster.

    双语例句

    例:

    He has also called for an acceleration of political reforms.

    他也已呼吁加速政治改革。

    2[U 不可数名词] 加速幅度

    Acceleration is the rate at which a car or other vehicle can increase its speed, often seen in terms of the time that it takes to reach a particular speed.

    双语例句

    例:

    Acceleration to 60 mph takes a mere 5.7 seconds.

    加速到每小时60英里仅用5.7秒。

    例:

    The flexible engine provides smooth acceleration at low speeds.

    多种燃料发动机允许低速平稳加速。