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gas guzzler

/ˈɡæs ˌɡʌzlər/

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/ˈɡæs ˌɡʌzlər/B2informalamerican
  • ruНеформальный термин для транспортного средства, особенно автомобиля, которое потребляет большое количество топлива, обычно бензина, и поэтому неэффективно с точки зрения экономии топлива.

An informal term for a vehicle, especially a car, that consumes a large amount of fuel, typically gasoline, and is therefore inefficient in terms of fuel economy.

  1. Fuel-inefficient vehicleB2informalamerican

    A vehicle, especially a car, that consumes a large amount of fuel relative to its size or performance.

    ruАвтомобиль с высоким расходом топлива

    • He sold his old gas guzzler and bought a hybrid car.
    • Gas guzzlers are becoming less popular due to rising fuel prices.
    • The SUV is known as a gas guzzler because of its poor mileage.