I. Pre-questions Which is called the “ heart” of automobile? An engine that is used to supply power for an automobile
What is the chassis composed of?
I. Pre-questions What are the functions of the four systems? Driving system works by transmitting engine power to the driving wheels. Suspension system’s function is to increase strength and durability of components and to meet customers’ requirements for riding comfort and driving safety. Steering system is used to control the driving direction of an automobile. Brake system is used to retard the motion of the vehicle.
III. Exercises
I. Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
In effect, the driving system works by transmitting engine power to the driving wheels. 实际上，传动系统的作用是将发动机的动力传递到驱动车轮。 实际上，传动系统的作用是将发动机的动力传递到驱动车轮。 The electric system supplies lighting and driving power for the automobile. 电气系统可为汽车提供照明和驱动的电力。 电气系统可为汽车提供照明和驱动的电力。 The body styling provides an attractive, colorful, modern appearance for the vehicle. 车身的式样为汽车提供了诱人的，多彩的，现代的外观形象。 车身的式样为汽车提供了诱人的，多彩的，现代的外观形象。
driving system, running gear, steering system and brake system.
I. Pre-questions
running gear Steering system
Brake Driving system system
I. Pre-questions What is the electrystem includes the battery, generator, starting system, ignition system, lighting system, horn system, radio and other devices.
Unit one
Automobile Structure
Specialized English for Automobile
Contents I. Pre-questions
II. Text Explanation III. Exercises
I. Pre-questions Types of Modern Automobiles 1）cars ） 2）passenger cars ） 3）trucks ） 4）tractors and vehicle combination ） 5）special type vehicle ） 6）Self-dumping car ） 7）farm vehicle ） 8) off-road vehicle
II. Text Explanation In other words
In other words, they remain relatively constant or static. 换句话说，它们相对的稳定、静止。 换句话说，它们相对的稳定、静止。 In other words, we have adhered to scientific socialism. 也就是说，我们坚持了科学社会主义。 也就是说，我们坚持了科学社会主义。
II. Text Explanation
In 1956, the No. 1 Auto Plant was established in Changchun, and turned out the first batch of liberation automobiles for our country. establish vt.建立 设立 确定 建立, 建立 设立, turned out vt. 生产 起床 翻出 制造 关掉 生产, 起床, 翻出, 制造, 译文： 译文：在1956年，一汽在长春成立了，并且为我 年 一汽在长春成立了， 们国家生产出了第一批解放牌轿车。 们国家生产出了第一批解放牌轿车。
II. Text Explanation
turn out A vast crowd turned out to watch the match. 大群的观众到场观看比赛。 大群的观众到场观看比赛。 If the day turns out wet we may have to change our plans. 万一下雨的话，我们也许得改变计划。 万一下雨的话，我们也许得改变计划。
III. Exercises
Translate the following expressions into Chinese. chassis 底盘 driving system 传动系统 internal combustion engine 内燃机 steering system 转向系统 braking system 制动系统 clutch 离合器 gearbox 变速箱 universal joint 万向节 propeller shaft 驱动轴 generator 发电机
be composed of
Navy must be composed of surface ship unit and submarine unit. 海军一定是由水面舰艇部队和潜艇部队组成。 海军一定是由水面舰艇部队和潜艇部队组成。
II. Text Explanation The internal combustion engine burns fuel within the cylinders and converts the expanding force of the combustion or “explosion” into rotary force used to propel the vehicle. The internal combustion engine 内燃机 Convert …..into…..使转变 转换 使转变, 使转变 转换... Propel vt.推进 驱使 推进, 推进 译文：内燃机在汽缸内燃烧燃料， 译文：内燃机在汽缸内燃烧燃料，然后把燃烧或者 爆炸”所产生的膨胀力变成旋转力， “爆炸”所产生的膨胀力变成旋转力，用以推动车 辆前进。 辆前进。
II. Text Explanation Brake system is a balanced set of mechanical and hydraulic devices used to retard the motion of the vehicle by means of friction. Hydraulic [hai dr lik] adj. 液压的 水力的 液压的, Retard [ri t d] vt. 延迟 使减速 阻碍 延迟, 使减速,阻碍 Friction [ frik n] n.摩擦 摩擦力 摩擦, 摩擦 译文：制动系统是一套平衡的机械和液压设备， 译文：制动系统是一套平衡的机械和液压设备， 它可通过摩擦来阻止车辆的运动。 它可通过摩擦来阻止车辆的运动。
III. Exercises
Identify the English names of clutch according to the picture.
1-engine; 2-clutch; 3-gearbox; 4-propeller shaft; 5-differential; 6-rear axle
II. Text Explanation In other words, any automobile is composed of the sections such as engine, chassis, body and electric system. In other words 换句话说 be composed of 由….组成 组成 译文：换句话说，任何一辆汽车都是由发动机、 译文：换句话说，任何一辆汽车都是由发动机、 底盘、车身和电器设备组成的。 底盘、车身和电器设备组成的。
II. Text Explanation
by means of 用…..方式（方法），依靠 方式（ ），依靠 方式 方法）， They succeeded by means of perseverance. 他们依靠坚忍不拔而获得成功。 他们依靠坚忍不拔而获得成功。 He always goes to school by means of bike 他总是骑自行车上学
II. Text Explanation Convert …..into….. They converted the garage into a theater. 他们将车库改成戏院。 他们将车库改成戏院。 convert water into ice. 将水变成冰 converting feet into meters. 将英尺换算成公尺
III. Exercises