indicators

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Meaning: turn signals

转向灯
intermitentes
ウインカー
방향 지시등 (깜빡이)

The flashing lights on a car that indicate turning. Americans say 'turn signals' or 'blinkers.'

汽车上用于指示转弯的闪烁灯光。美国人说'turn signals'或'blinkers'。
Las luces parpadeantes del coche que indican un giro. Los americanos dicen 'turn signals' o 'blinkers'.
車の方向転換を示す点滅ライト。アメリカでは「turn signals」や「blinkers」と言う。
회전을 알리는 자동차의 점멸등. 미국에서는 'turn signal'이나 'blinker'라고 한다.

Examples

  1. Use your indicators when changing lanes!
    变道时要打转向灯!
    ¡Pon los intermitentes al cambiar de carril!
    車線変更するときはウインカーを出して!
    차선 변경할 때 깜빡이를 켜!
  2. BMW drivers never use their indicators.
    宝马车主从来不打转向灯。
    Los conductores de BMW nunca ponen los intermitentes.
    BMWのドライバーは絶対ウインカーを出さない。
    BMW 운전자들은 절대 깜빡이를 안 켜.
  3. Put your indicator on before the junction.
    到路口前先打转向灯。
    Pon el intermitente antes del cruce.
    交差点の前にウインカーを出して。
    교차로 전에 깜빡이를 켜.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: driving

Tone: matter-of-fact

✓ Do Say

  • Discuss driving
    讨论驾驶时使用
    para hablar sobre conducción
    運転について話すとき
    운전에 대해 이야기할 때

✗ Don't Say

  • Americans say turn signal or blinker
    美国人说'turn signal'或'blinker'
    En inglés americano se dice 'turn signal' o 'blinker'
    アメリカでは「turn signal」や「blinker」と言う
    미국에서는 turn signal이나 blinker라고 함

Origin & History

British term for lights that indicate direction. Standard automotive terminology.

Cultural Context

Era: timeless

Generation: all ages

Social background: all

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