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vapour lock

/ˈveɪpər lɒk/

翻译: 液体燃料系统中因过热产生蒸汽气泡,阻碍燃料流动,导致发动机熄火或无法启动的现象。

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/ˈveɪpər lɒk/C1formalamericantechnical
  • zh液体燃料系统中因过热产生蒸汽气泡,阻碍燃料流动,导致发动机熄火或无法启动的现象。

A condition in which vapor bubbles form in a liquid fuel system, blocking the flow of fuel and causing an engine to stall or fail to start, typically due to excessive heat.

  1. Fuel system problemC1formal

    A disruption in the fuel supply to an engine caused by vaporization of fuel in the fuel line, pump, or carburetor, typically due to excessive heat.

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    • The car stalled on the highway because of a vapour lock in the fuel line.
    • Old cars are more prone to vapour lock on hot summer days.
    • The mechanic explained that vapour lock occurs when the fuel boils in the pump.