gas guzzler
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gas guzzlers
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油老虎, 耗油量大的汽车
a car or truck that uses a lot of fuel, leading to higher fuel costs and more environmental impact
A gas guzzler is a vehicle that uses a lot of fuel, typically referring to those with large engines. These vehicles tend to have low fuel efficiency, meaning they require frequent refueling. The term is usually used to describe cars or trucks that are not economical in terms of fuel consumption and are often criticized for their higher environmental impact due to increased emissions.
- His old truck was a real gas guzzler, costing him a fortune in fuel every month.
他的旧卡车是一个真正的油老虎，每个月在燃料上花费他一大笔钱。
- The environmentalist criticized the government's tax breaks for gas guzzlers.
环保人士批评了政府对油老虎的税收减免。
- They decided to trade in their gas guzzler for a more fuel-efficient hybrid.
他们决定用他们的油老虎换一辆更省油的混合动力车。
- The new regulations aimed to reduce the number of gas guzzlers on the road.
新法规旨在减少道路上的油老虎数量。
- The company offered incentives to employees who switched from gas guzzlers to electric vehicles.
公司向从油老虎转向电动汽车的员工提供了激励措施。