ca bô
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: - Bonnet (UK) / Hood (US): The hinged metal cover over the engine compartment of a motor vehicle.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy mở ca bô để kiểm tra động cơ. (He opened the bonnet to check the engine.)
- Chiếc ca bô bị móp sau vụ va chạm. (The bonnet was dented after the collision.)
- Hãy đảm bảo ca bô đã được đóng chặt trước khi lái xe. (Make sure the bonnet is securely closed before driving.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "ca bô" is a loanword from French . It is the standard term used in Vietnamese automotive contexts.
Variants and Related Words
Nắp ca bô (n): Bonnet lid/hood lid. This phrase specifies the cover itself.
- Nắp ca bô được sơn màu đỏ. (The bonnet lid is painted red.)
Khoang động cơ (n): Engine bay/engine compartment. This refers to the space under the bonnet.
- Kỹ thuật viên đang làm việc trong khoang động cơ. (The technician is working in the engine bay.)
Synonyms
- Bonnet: Primary UK English synonym.
- Hood: Primary US English synonym.
Related Idioms
- Mở ca bô ra xem: Literally "to open the bonnet and look". Figuratively, it means to examine the inner workings or truth of a matter.
- Đừng tin lời hứa suông, phải mở ca bô ra xem. (Don't believe empty promises; you have to look under the hood.)