mileage

• 名词，指以英里计算的距离或行驶里程，也指车辆的燃油效率（每加仑英里数），或按每英里支付的补贴。

A noun referring to the distance measured in miles, the fuel efficiency of a vehicle expressed as miles per gallon, or an allowance paid per mile traveled.

不可数

1. Distance in milesB1formal

   The total distance that a vehicle has traveled, measured in miles.

   里程

   • The car has low mileage for its age.
   • He checked the mileage on the odometer before buying the used car.
   • The mileage on the rental car was surprisingly high.

2. Fuel efficiencyB1formal

   The number of miles a vehicle can travel per unit of fuel, typically per gallon.

   燃油经济性

   • This hybrid car gets excellent mileage.
   • The truck's mileage is poor because of its size.
   • Driving at a steady speed improves your mileage.

   同义词gas mileage

3. Travel allowanceB2formal

   An allowance paid to an employee for travel expenses, calculated at a fixed rate per mile.

   里程补贴

   • The company reimburses mileage at 50 cents per mile.
   • She submitted a claim for her business mileage.
   • The mileage rate is adjusted annually for inflation.

   同义词travel allowance