英语情景对话-Detecting a Problem with the Car(1)

A: I was thinking about buying this used car, and was wondering if you would take a look at it for me to see if it has any problems.
B: Sure, pull up over there and we'll take a look.
A: I just wasn't sure what to look for.
B: The first thing you do is look for any signs of wear both inside and out. We will also look at the body for signs of major repair.
A: Someone told me that I could go online and see if the car is listed as having been in a major accident.
B: Yes, that's right. Next, we will turn on the engine and I will check under the hood¹ to look at the hoses² and belts.
A: Should we take the car for a drive?
B: Yes, but before we pull away, let's check to make sure that the radio, turn signals, lights, and seats all work properly.
A: As I am driving what should I be checking?
B: You want to make sure that the brakes don't pull to one side and that the car has good alignment³ and acceleration⁴.
A: Thanks for your help.
B: You are welcome. Enjoy driving your car!

1 hood   

n.头巾，兜帽，覆盖；v.罩上，以头巾覆盖

参考例句：

• She is wearing a red cloak with a hood.她穿着一件红色带兜帽的披风。
• The car hood was dented in.汽车的发动机罩已凹了进去。

2 hoses   

n.连裤袜( hose的名词复数 )；长统袜；软管；胶管

参考例句：

• The fireman trained their hoses on the burning building. 消防队员把水龙带对准燃烧的建筑物。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Are there any fire hoses in the building? 在这幢大楼里有消防水管吗？ 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 alignment   

n.队列；结盟，联合

参考例句：

• The church should have no political alignment.教会不应与政治结盟。
• Britain formed a close alignment with Egypt in the last century.英国在上个世纪与埃及结成了紧密的联盟。

4 acceleration   

n.加速，加速度

参考例句：

• All spacemen must be able to bear acceleration.所有太空人都应能承受加速度。
• He has also called for an acceleration of political reforms.他同时呼吁加快政治改革的步伐。