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airbag

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Motor vehicles
air·bag /ˈeəbæɡ $ ˈer-/ noun [countable]  TTCa bag in a car that fills with air to protect the driver or passenger in an accident 安全气囊5 see picture at 见图 car
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airbagThose cases paralleled crash test results dating back to the 1970s that showed dangers to small adults and children from airbags.They decide to delay warning the public of dangers from airbags until a cooperative solution can be reached. 1992.Ford announces driver-side airbags for nine of its car models. 1990.Over the past five years, automakers got the message that they must supply airbags and antilock brakes to satisfy buyers.We know now that airbags are killing twice more kids as they are saving.The artists employ the airbags to address the risks of high-tech culture.
air·bag nounChineseSyllable
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airbag
airbag /ˈeəbæɡ $ ˈer-/ noun [countable]
a bag in a car that fills with air to protect the driver or passenger in an accident


air·bagBrE /ˈeəbæɡ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈerbæɡ/ 🔊 nouna safety device in a car that fills with air if there is an accident, to protect the people in the car 安全气囊(遇车祸时充气保护车内的人)