cầu sau
Definition
- Noun:
- Rear axle: The axle located at the back of a vehicle, typically a car or truck, which supports the rear wheels and transmits power from the engine to them in rear-wheel-drive vehicles.
- Rear bridge: A technical term used in mechanics and automotive engineering, synonymous with "rear axle assembly."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc xe bị hỏng cầu sau. (The car has a broken rear axle.)
- Anh thợ đang kiểm tra cầu sau của xe tải. (The mechanic is inspecting the truck's rear axle.)
- Xe dẫn động cầu sau thường có cảm giác lái thể thao hơn. (Rear-wheel-drive cars often have a sportier driving feel.)
Advanced Usage
- Technical Context: In automotive specifications, "cầu sau" refers to the entire rear axle assembly, including the differential, axle shafts, and housing.
- Công ty vừa phát triển một hệ thống cầu sau mới cho dòng xe điện. (The company has just developed a new rear axle system for its electric vehicle line.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cầu trước (n): Front axle.
- Cầu xe (n): Vehicle axle; a general term.
- Bộ vi sai (n): Differential (a key component often housed within the "cầu sau").
- Truyền động cầu sau (n): Rear-wheel drive.
Synonyms
- Trục sau: Rear shaft (less common, can be used in a similar mechanical context).
Related Phrases
- Hỏng cầu sau: To have a broken/failed rear axle.
- Xe dẫn động cầu sau: Rear-wheel-drive vehicle.