Word · Frequency #12998
gearbox
变速箱；齿轮箱
核心释义
the metal casing that encloses a train of gears
- 1.
An enclosed gear train.
- 2.
密封齿轮组的金属外壳
the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
- 3.
That part of a car's transmission containing the train of gears, and to which the gear lever is connected.
密封齿轮组的金属外壳；变速箱；[化] 齿轮箱; 变速箱
用法In use
The mechanic said the gearbox in my car needs to be replaced.
用法提示：gearbox 在这里是名词，指汽车的变速箱。
The factory produces gearboxes for many car models.
用法提示：gearboxes 是 gearbox 的复数形式，指多个齿轮箱。
This machine's gearbox is sealed to prevent oil leaks.
用法提示：gearbox 是名词，指机器中容纳齿轮的外壳。
the gearbox of [thing]
常用‘the gearbox of + 名词’来指明某物的变速箱，语气稍正式。
The gearbox of this truck is damaged.
这辆卡车的变速箱损坏了。
[thing]'s gearbox
口语中更自然地说‘something's gearbox’。
The car's gearbox needs a new clutch.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- automatic gearbox
- 自动变速箱
- This model comes with an automatic gearbox.这款车型配备自动变速箱。
- manual gearbox
- 手动变速箱
- He prefers a manual gearbox for better control.他更喜欢手动变速箱，以便更好地控制。
- gearbox oil
- 变速箱油
- You should check the gearbox oil level regularly.你应该定期检查变速箱油位。
- gearbox housing
- 变速箱壳体
- The gearbox housing protects the gears from damage.变速箱壳体保护齿轮免受损坏。
- gearbox failure
- 变速箱故障
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
gear（齿轮）和box（箱子）合在一起：装着齿轮的箱子就是gearbox变速箱。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：Automotive repair、Mechanical engineering、Technical manuals gearbox 是中性、通用的技术用语，通常指变速箱或齿轮箱；比较常见于汽车维修、机械工程和技术手册等书面或专业场合，日常口语中较少使用。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
真正押韵的词：box、sandbox、mailbox、toolbox 与 gearbox 的尾音 /bɑks/ 相同；fox、socks 也以 /ɑks/ 押韵。注意拼写相似的 gear /ɡɪr/ 和 boxer /ˈbɑksər/ 发音并不与 gearbox 整体相同。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
一起学习词形Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.