Word · Frequency #12998
gearboxes
变速箱；齿轮箱
gearboxes is the plural of gearbox.
the metal casing that encloses a train of gears
- 1.
An enclosed gear train.
- 2.
the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
密封齿轮组的金属外壳
- 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
In use
The mechanic said the gearbox in my car needs to be replaced.
The factory produces gearboxes for many car models.
This machine's gearbox is sealed to prevent oil leaks.
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.
这辆汽车的变速箱需要一个新离合器。
gearbox + [noun]
gearbox 可作定语修饰名词，如 gearbox oil（变速箱油）。
Check the gearbox oil regularly.
Connections
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
- The car broke down due to gearbox failure.这辆车因变速箱故障而抛锚。
- gearbox repair
Learner notes
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。
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。
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。
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。
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.