Từ điển tiếng Anh kỹ thuật

A = ampere: Đơn vị đo cường độ dòng điện

AA = automotive association: Hiệp hội ôtô

AAA = american automotive association: Hiệp hội ôtô nước Mỹ

A-arm n. US = wishbone: Cánh tay đòn hình chữ A

abrasion n. removal of surface material from any solid, through friction action: Sự mài mòn 

abrasive n. substance used for the removal of matter: Chất liệu mài mòn

abrasive cleaner = cleaner which removes a certain amount of the surface: Máy mài

abrasive disc = rotating disc of sanding or grinding tool: Đĩa đá mài

abrasive paper = paper with a rough surface for the removal of matter: Giấy nhám

ABS = anti-lock braking system: Hệ thống phanh chống hãm cứng

ABS override button = button which cuts out the anti-lock braking system, for drivers who want to take threshold braking into their own hands: Nút ngắt hệ thống ABS

ABS relay valve = electrically operated valve controlling the air pressure in an ABS system: Van rơle ABS

abut v. to make contact, especially of gear teeth: Tiếp xúc

abutment n. (a) part which another part comes up against so that its motion is stopped; a more formal word for ‘stop’: Điểm dừng

(b)    making of contact, especially by gear teeth: Chỗ tiếp xúc
abutting edge n. edge of a panel where it joins another: Góc nối

AC = alternating current: Dòng điện xoay chiều

A/C = air-conditioning: Máy điều hòa không khí

ACC = accelerate (used mostly on cruise control): Tăng tốc (nút trong hệ thống ga tự động)

accelerate v. to go faster or make faster: Tăng tốc
accelerated test procedure = test which has been made quicker, by leaving out or shortening certain items: Qui trình kiểm tra nhanh (bớt một số công đoạn)

accelerating    agent    = accelerator: Chân ga, bàn đạp ga acceleration   n.  increase of
speed: Sự tăng tốc

sluggish acceleration = increase speed slowly: Sự tăng tốc chậm chạp

acceleration enrichment = providing a richer fuel/air mixture is needed to provide extra power and smooth response: Sự làm giàu hỗn hợp hoà khí để tăng tốc

accelerator n. (a) chemical agent which makes a reaction happen more quickly, for instance in plastics production an additive which  promotes the hardening

Accelerator pump    

process of resins: Tác nhân làm tăng nhanh hóa học

(b)    pedal which controls the opening of the throttle: Bàn đạp ga

depress the accelerator or step on the accelerator = cause the throttle to open to make the vehicle go faster : Nhấn ga, đạp ga

ease up on the accelerator = reduce the throttle opening to go less fast: Giảm ga

take one’s foot off the accelerator = close the throttle in order to slow down: Buông chân ga

(NOTE: also called accelerator pedal or throttle pedal)
accelerator pump = carburetor device that improves acceleration by injecting an additional amount of fuel when the accelerator pedal is depressed: Bơm tăng tốc

acceptance test n. test of a part or assembly for acceptable quality: Kiểm tra chất lượng chi tiết

access n. means of reaching something: Sự tiến đến, sự dân lên.

access hole = hole through which something can be reach, also a hole through which sealant is injected into cavities: Lỗ thông

accessories n. additional items of equipment which can be fitted to a vehicle or used with a basic tool: Đồ phụ tùng

Ackermann steering 

accident damage n. damage to the body-work of a vehicle resulting from an accident: Sự hư hỏng thân xe do tai nạn.

accumulator n. (a) storage battery, especially for an electrically driven vehicle: Bình ắc quy

(b)    pressure reservoir for a suspension system with automatic leveling: Tích áp cho hệ thống treo tự động

(c)    part of a hydraulic system which is charged by the fluid pump, absorbs fluctuating fluid delivery, stores fluid at pressure, and can provide a rapid flow of fluid sure pressure: Bộ tích áp

accumulator battery n. = storage battery: Bình ắc quy

accumulator-drier n. device on the low side of an air-conditioning system, usually at the evaporator outlet on the bulk-head which store excess refrigerant; it consists of a tank, a filter, a drying agent and a vapour return tube: Bình chứa và lọc gas (lạnh)

accumulator system n.system in an automatic transmission comprising a hydraulic accumulator controlled by a valve, and a running time throttle: Hệ thống tích áp (hộp số) accumulator    valve    n.valve controlling hydraulic accumulator: Van tích áp 

AC generator  n. = ALTERNATOR: Máy phát xoay chiều 

acid rain n. rain containing pollutants from industrial waste and  vehicle exhaust gases dissolved in the atmosphere:  Mưa axit

Ackermann angle active suspension the front wheels turn on kingpins and are connected by inclined steering arms and a track rod, so arranged angle than the outer: Hệ thống lái kiểu Ackermann

Ackermann angle = toe-out or toe-in with the wheels in the straight-ahead position: Góc đặt bánh xe kiểu Ackermann

Ackermann axle = fixed-position, steerable front axle within two pivot points, one on each end of the axle, with vertical kingpin: Trục Ackermann

across corners = A/C: Ngã tư

across flats =  A/F:    Mặt    cắt ngang

acrylate n. polymer, such as ethyl acrylate, used in rubber toughening: Loại nhựa dán cao su

acrylic (paint) n. paint with pigments mixed in a solution based on acrylic resin: Sơn acrylic

acrylic  finish  =  finish  using acrylic  paints,  often  a  two-pack finish: Sơn bóng bằng sơn acrylic acrylic    resin    =    any thermoplastic  synthetic  polymer made  by  the  polymerization  of acrylic derivatives such as acrylic acid,    ethyl    acrylate    and methacrylate, used for adhesives, protective coatings, and finishes: Nhựa acrylic (dùng cho sơn lót và sơn bóng)

ACT = air charge temperature: Nhiệt độ không khí nạp

activated carbon n. highly porous carbon, usually in pellet from, 

Ackermann steering n. from of  double-pivot  steering  in  which granular, or powdered, characterized by fine pores resulting in a very large surface area per unit volume, hence able to absorb gases, fluids, etc.: Than hoạt tính

activated carbon canister = filter which absorbs fuel vapours from the tank and fuel system when the engine is not running, and when the engine running is regenerated by purging the charcoal bed with hot air, using engine vacuum to draw the released vapours into the intake air stream: Bầu lọc hơi xăng bằng than hoạt tính

activated charcoal n. = activated carbon: Than hoạt tính

activated charcoal trap = activated carbon canister: Bầu lọc than hoạt tính

activator n. material or mixture added to an accelerated curing system to enhance the effect of the vulcanization accelerator in tyre production: Phụ gia đẩy nhanh quá trình lưu hoá (sản xuất vỏ xe)

activated braking time n. time required to come to a standstill after the brakes have been applied, i.e not including the driver’s reaction time: Thời gian kích hoạt phanh

active noise control (system) n. = anti-noise system: Hệ thống chống tiếng ồn

active  safety n. active measures taken to prevent accidents, such as more powerful active suspension n. suspension brakes   and   safer    handling characteristics: An toàn chủ động 

actuate adjustable spanner system    which    uses microprocessors    to    control electronically    adjustable    shock absorbers  which adapt 

properties, such as upper cylinder lubricant: Chất phụ gia
adhere v. to remain attached or stick (to something): Bám chặt, dính

adhesion    n.  ability to remain

attached (to something), especially the ability of a tyre to grip the road surface: Sự bám, độ bám

adhesive n. substance used to join together two or more solids so that they from a single piece, such as resins, formaldehyde, glue, cement, etc.: Chất kết dính
adhesive bonding = joining together of two or more solids by the use of glue, cement, or other adhesives: Sự dán

adhesive tape = sticky tape usually with one shiny side and one side coated with adhesive: Băng keo

adhesive weight = a small lead weight used to balance a wheel: Trọng lượng chì bấm vào bánh xe để cân bằng

adiabatic a. niether losing nor gaining heat, therefore thermally efficient: Đoạn nhiệt
adiabatic engine = engine which makes the best use of combustion heat by reducing heat loss due to coolant: Động cơ đoạn nhiệt

adjust v. to put (something) into the correct position: Điều chỉnh
adjust the ignition timing = cause the spark to occur at the
 

automatically to the road surface and load: Hệ thống treo chủ động

actuate   v.   to  bring  a  part  into operation:  Khởi  động,  đưa  vào

hoạt động

an actuating lever or switch = a lever or switch brings a part into operation: Công tắc (cần) khởi động

actuator n. controlling or operating device, e.g. a vacuum mechanism for opening flaps in air conditioning systems: Cơ cấu chấp hành

actuator    arm    =    arm

connecting the diaphragm to the

contact breaker platform in a vacuum advance mechanism: Cần dẫn động (đánh lửa sớm áp thấp)

adapter or adaptor n. device for connecting two parts of different sizes, especially an accessory for joining a socket and a drive handle with different sizes drives: Ống nối, cây nối

adapter plate = plate which allows the mounting of a different part from the original: Đĩa tiếp hợp, đĩa nối

additive n. substance added to fuel or engine oil to enhance its performance and to improve its 

properties, such as upper cylinder lubricant: Chất phụ gia
adhere v. to remain attached or stick (to something): Bám chặt, dính

adhesion    n.  ability to remain

attached (to something), especially the ability of a tyre to grip the road surface: Sự bám, độ bám

adhesive n. substance used to join together two or more solids so that they from a single piece, such as resins, formaldehyde, glue, cement, etc.: Chất kết dính
adhesive bonding = joining together of two or more solids by the use of glue, cement, or other adhesives: Sự dán

adhesive tape = sticky tape usually with one shiny side and one side coated with adhesive: Băng keo

adhesive weight = a small lead weight used to balance a wheel: Trọng lượng chì bấm vào bánh xe để cân bằng

adiabatic a. niether losing nor gaining heat, therefore thermally efficient: Đoạn nhiệt
adiabatic engine = engine which makes the best use of combustion heat by reducing heat loss due to coolant: Động cơ đoạn nhiệt

adjust v. to put (something) into the correct position: Điều chỉnh
adjust the ignition timing = cause the spark to occur at the correct moment: Điều chỉnh thời điểm đánh lửa

adjustable a. that can be changed or made different: Có thể điều chỉnh

adjustable shock absorber = shock absorber which can be made harder or softer: Bộ giảm chấn có thể điều chỉnh được adjustable spanner = open–end spanner with a single smooth jaw that can be adjusted to fit nuts and bolts of different sizes: Mỏ lếch

adjuster n. device for moving something into a different or the correct position: Thiết bị điều chỉnh (vị trí) seat adjuster = mechanism for moving a seat backwards and forwards: Cơ cấu điều chỉnh khoảng cách ghế ngồi

adjuster cam = cam in a drum brake which acts on the shoes to take up the adjustment, i.e. bring the shoes closer to the drum: Cam chỉnh (phanh trống)

adjusting gauge n. tool such as a feeler gauge used to check distances and clearances between parts for adjustment purposes: Thiết bị đo khe hở (lá cỡ)

adjusting screw = screw for altering e.g. the idling speed of the engine or for brake adjustment: Vít điều chỉnh cầm chừng

adjusting shim = shim for reducing clearances especially in adjusting valve tappets: Shim (miếng chêm) điều chỉnh (súpáp)

adjusting sleeve = sleeve on the end of the tie rod which shortens or lengthens it to increase 

or reduce toe-out: Thanh điều chỉnh góc chụm bánh xe

adjustment n. (a) altering or correcting the position of something or the position or valve achieved: Sự điều chỉnh

(b)    possibility of altering or correcting the position of something; clearance or play: Khả năng thay đổi hoặc hiệu chỉnh vị trí của một vật
there is no adjustment left = the adjusting screw or nut is at the end of its travel: Chỉnh hết cỡ

to take up the adjustment = to obtain the correct position, usually by reducing a clearance: Hiệu chỉnh đúng (khe hở)
a-drier n. paint drier with heating elements below the stoving line: Bộ sấy sơn

adsorption n. bonding of a solid with a gas or vapour which touches its surface: Sự hút bám

(NOTE: opposite is desorption) adsorption canister n. =

ACTIVATED CARBON CANISTER: Bầu hút hơi xăng

advance 1 v. to cause (something) to occur earlier: Trước, sớm
to advance the spark or ignition or timing = to cause the spark and therefore combustion to occur earlier: Đánh lửa sớm .

2    n. extent to which the ignition spark is made to occur earlier: Góc đánh lửa sớm

the ignition needs more advance = the spark is occurring too late: Cần đánh lửa sớm (NOTE: opposite is retard)
advance capsule n. = vacuum advance (unit): Bộ đánh lửa sớm chân không

advance curve n. curve showing how the amount of ignition advance increase with the 

inlet manifold: Đường đặc tính đánh lửa sớm sớm

the ignition is (over-) advanced = the spark is occurring (too) early: Đánh lửa quá sớm

(NOTE: opposite is retard) advance weight n. either of
the two weights in a centrifugal advance mechanism: Quả văng

của cơ cấu đánh lửa sớm ly tâm aeration n. foaming due to the

introduction of air into hydraulic fluid or the oil of a shock absorber: Sự tạo bọt (giảm xóc)

aerial    n.    long  metal  tube  for receiving radio signals: Anten (NOTE: US English is antenna) aerodynamic   a.  1   relating to the

flow of air round a moving body:

Khí động lực thân xe

2    (of a car, bodywork, etc .) streamlined, offering low wind resistance: Hình dáng khí động lực

aerodynamics n. (a) branch of dynamics dealing with the motion of air and with the forces acting on bodies moving through the air: Khí động lực học

(b) aerodynamic properties: Đặc điểm khí động lực học

The poor aerodynamic of early cars resulted in wastage of power = early cars had too much wind resistance which wasted 

power: Những chiếc xe hơi có hình dáng khí động học kém làm lãng phí công suất

(NOTE: sense (a) is singular, sense (b) is plural)

aerofoil n. wing-like structure, used on racing cars to achieve negative lift or down-force: Cánh giảm lực nâng xe đua

A/F    = air/fuel: Tỉ số giữa gió và nhiên liệu

Three-way catalytic converters demand close a/f control = the air/fuel mixture has to be carefully controlled when

using three-way catalytic converters: Bộ xúc tác TWC yêu cầu hoạt động trong chế độ điều khiển kín hỗn hợp hòa khí

A/F (dimension) n. width across the flats (of a hexagon, square drive, etc.): Chiều rộng mặt cắt ngang.

A-frame n. a-shape chassis frame, typically of a trailer or caravan: Khung xe hình chữ A

afterburning n. completion of the combustion of incompletely burnt mixture in the exhaust system: Sự cháy tiếp.

CO and HC levels can be reduced by afterburning = emissions of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons can be reduced by burning incompletely burnt  mixture: Mức CO và HC có thể giảm nhờ cháy tiếp

aftercooler n. heat exchanger in a diesel engine which cools the intake of air before it enters the cylinders: Bộ giải nhiệt không khí nạp.

after-start enrichment n. enrichment of the air/fuel mixture on starting the engine, especially in electronic fuel injection systems, regulated by the electronic control unit ; it is reduced either at a fixed rate or as engine temperature increases: Sư làm đậm hỗn hợp sau khi khởi động

aged catalyst n. catalyst which has been used: Xúc tác đã qua sử dụng

(NOTE: opposite is fresh catalyst)

age-hardening n. hardening of aluminium or metal alloys as a result of ageing: Sự đông cứng

ageing n. change of characteristics in some metal after heat treatment or cold working:

Sự thay đổi tính chất khi xử lí nhiệt

aggressive agent  or medium n.corrosive material which attacks metals: Tác nhân (môi trường) ăn mòn kim loại

agitation cup n. type of paint pot for spray guns fitted with an integral agitator: Cốc trộn (sơn)

agitator n. device for mixing paint by shaking: Bình trộn sơn bằng cách lắc

a.h. = AMPERE-HOUR

AH rim n. rim design able to run with a flat tyre and with increased safety in case of sudden air loss: Niềng xe kiểu AH (có thể chạy khi xì vỏ)

aimer    n.  tool for aiming headlights:

Dụng cụ cân đèn đầu

aiming n. adjusting the direction of headlight beams: Sự cân đèn đầu.

air    n. mixture of gases forming the atmosphere: Không khí
put some air in the tyres = inflate the tyres: Bơm bánh xe.
Here is too much air in the mixture = the mixture is too weak: Hỗn hợp loãng.

air bag n. bag in the fascia region which inflates on impact and thus saves the occupants of the vehicle from injury caused by being thrown against the interior structure in a collision: Túi khí.

air bag module or unit = the air bag plus inflator and cover: Cụm túi khí

air bag restraint system = system using an air bag to restrain occupants in a collision: Hệ thống bảo vệ bằng túi khí

(NOTE: this is also called a passive restraint system)
air bellows n. rubber vessel or sleeve filled with compressed gas or to act as a compression spring in air suspensions: Giảm chấn khí

air    brake    n.    brake mechanism in which compressed air acting on a piston or diaphragm is used to apply the brakes; mainly found in commercial vehicles: Phanh hơi

air charge temperature (act) n.    temperature of the air sucked into    the    carburettor    or    fuel injection system: Nhiệt độ không khí nạp.

air  cleaner    n.    =    AIR FILTER: Lọc gió

air compressor n. device for supplying compressed air, e.g. for paint spraying or in an air brake system: Máy nén khí

air-conditioning n. system of filtering air and keeping it at a

desirable temperature and humidity level: Máy điều hoà không khí

air-cooled a. cooled by a current of air as opposed to water, etc.: Làm mát bằng khí

(NOTE: opposite is liquid-cooled) air  correction  jet   n.   jet admitting  air  into  the  emulsion tube of a carburettor: Giclơ không khí (gió)

air cushion    n.    =  AIR BAG: Túi khí

air dam   n.  spoiler under the front  bumper  to  reduce  wind resistance: Tấm giảm lực cản gió air deflector   n.  US = AIR SHIELD: Tấm chắn gió

air duct n. any passage conducting air, particularly for heating and ventilation: Ống dẫn không khí (hệ thống điều hòa)

air filter n. device for filtering dust and dirt out of the air drawn into the carburettor or fuel injection system through the air intake: Lọc gió

air filter element = element of absorbent paper or felt inserted into the air filter, which catches 

dirt and dust in the air drawn into the engine: Màng lọc gió

airflow n. flow of air past a moving object, especially a vehicle, or through a duct: Lưu lượng không khí

airflow sensor = sensor in an electronically controlled fuel injection system which has a flat that is deflected by the intake air and thus governs the amount of fuel delivered; it also incorporates a temperature sensor: Cảm biến lưu lượng không khí

air/fuel (A/F) a. relating to the combination of air and fuel in the charge for combustion: Tỉ số gió và nhiên liệu

a lean or rich air/ fuel mixture =    a mixture containing little or a lot of fuel in relation to air: Một hỗn hợp hòa khí giàu hoặc nghèo. variations in the air/ fuel ratio =    variations in the amount of fuel in relation to air, more air resulting in a lean or weak mixture, less air in a rich mixture: Sự thay đổi của tỉ số hỗn hợp hòa khí

air gulp system n. system in vehicles with secondary air injection or induction, which prevents an over-rich mixture being supplied to the inlet manifold during deceleration, resulting in unburnt fuel being carried over to the hot exhaust system where it cause uncontrolled detonations: Hệ thống cấp gió khi giảm tốc.

air hold fitting n. special tool for work on OHV-engine used to keep valves closes by mean of air pressure: Dụng cụ đóng súpáp bằng khí nén

air horn n. motor horn in which a blast of compressed air through a reed: Kèn hơi.
air induction or injection system n. secondary air system without air pump, using aspirator valves and the pulse air principle to introduce fresh air into the exhaust system to promote

afterburning of unburnt hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide: Hệ thống bơm không khí vào ống thải

air injection manifold = duct inside or a tube outside the cylinder head feeling secondary air into the exhaust ports: Đường ống dẫn không khí vào ống thải.

air intake n. opening through which air enters, especially for the carburetor or fuel injection system, for the radiator or for the heating and ventilating system: Đường dẫn không khí

airless spraying n. spraying process in which the coating material is not atomized by a stream of air, but is subjected to high pressure, which cause it to pass through a jet or nozzle allowing it to be atomized and projected: Phun sơn bằng áp lực

air less spray gun = spray gun used for air–less spraying: Súng sơn nén

air line n. (a) pipe hose or duct which conveys air or vaccum: Ống dẫn khí hoặc chân không.

(b)    compressed air supply for inflating tyres, driving compressed air tools, etc.: Bơm bánh xe

air micrometer n. precision control for adjusting the air quantity delivered by a spray gun: Bộ chỉnh gió trong súng phun

air outlet n. opening from which air exits, especially for ventilation and demiting: Cửa thông gió

air pressure n.  the pressure exerted    by    air,    e.g.    on    the diaphragm of a brake servo: Ap lực không khí (lên màng)    

air ratio n. air/air ratio, i.e. the ratio of the actual intake air volume to the air volume theoretically needed for complete combustion of the fuel content of air/  fuel mixture: Hệ số dư lượng không khí air receiver n. =  AIR TANK: Bầu chứa không khí, bình khí nén air select valve n valve in a two-stage catalytic converter with secondary air injection,  which is solenoid-operated and is triggered by the electronic control module to direct air to the exhaust valve ports or to the catalytic converter, depending on operating conditions: Van điều khiển bơm không khí (vào ống thải)

air sensor n. sensor which monitors the air quantity inside the car, checks it for the presence of pollutants, and operates flaps to cut off the external air to the air conditioning system if the pollutant concentration is too high: Cảm biến không khí trong xe

air shield n. sloping panel on the roof of a vehicle, especially a commercial vehicle or trailer, intended to improve air-flow: Cánh hướng gió (NOTE: US English is air defector) air shock absorber   n.  shock absorber  incoporating  a  rubber boot  filled  with  compressed  air serving as an auxiliary pneumatic spring  ;  mainly  used  for  lever control purposes on the rear axle of  a  vehicle,  e.g.  when  towing heavy trailers: Bộ giảm chấn khí air silencer  n.  device usually 

incorporated in the air filter to cut out induction hiss: Bộ phận giảm thanh trong lọc gió

air  spring    n.    =    AIR BELLOWS: Giảm chấn bằng khí air  suspension   n.   vehicle suspension in which air or gas in compression  is  the  principal  or only  spring  medium: Hệ thống treo khí (NOTE: also called pneumatic suspension)

air tank n. container for compressed air, especially for a compressor: Bầu chứa khí nén
air volume    n.  quantity of air: Thể tích không khí

Al = ALUMINIUM: nhôm

alarm (system) n. theft protection system, which typically provides the following function : exterior and interior protection; locking the boot and bonnet; making the  ignition  system  inoperative:  Hệ thống chống trộm.

alarmed    a.    protected by  an alarm: Được (gắn) chống trộm

align  v. to bring into line or be in line (with something): Canh thẳng hàng

aligning punch n.  tool use to

align holes, e.g. for inserting a screw or bolt or to centre round components with other parts: Mũi đột canh lỗ

alignment n. state of being in line or act of bringing into line: sự canh thẳng hàng.

alignment mark = mark, e.g. on a timing gear or camshaft pulley, which must be brought into line with another mark too give the correct position: Dấu chỉ thị, dấu cân chỉnh

alkaline battery n. secondary battery using an alkaline electrolyte (dilute potassium hydroxide) and  used for driving electric cars: Ac quy kiềm

alkaline degreasing n. removal of any greasy substances with an alkaline solution: Dung dịch (kiềm) tẩy.

all-alloy engine n.engine in which the cylinder head, block, crankcase and sump are all of light alloy: Động cơ hợp kim

all-aluminium body n. body shell made almost entirely of aluminium: Khung nhôm
allen key n. key (in effect a spanner) for recessed hexagon screws and bolts, consisting of a bar with a right angle bend and six flats in the end: Chìa khóa lục giác

allen screw = type of recessed hexagon screw: Vít lục giác

alligator clip n. US = CROCODILE CLIP: Loại kẹp cá sấu

all-out braking    n.    using the maximum braking effort available: Sử dụng hết khả năng phanh

the car loses directional stability under all-out braking = the car tends to swerve when the brakes are applied as hard as possible: Xe bị mất hướng chuyển động khi phanh hết cỡ
alloy n. (a) any metallic substance of various elements: Hợp kim

(b)    any light metal, typically aluminium: Kim loại màu sáng 

alloy piston = piston made primarily of aluminium: Pittông hợp kim nhôm

alloy wheel or (informal) alloys n. wheels made of light alloy, mainly aluminium but also magnesium, for sports and other high-speed cars: Bánh xe hợp kim

all-steel body n. body shell made almost entirely of steel, asopposed to a body with a wooden frame and panels made of steel or

aluminium: Khung thép all-terrain a. for use on any kind of surface: Cho mọi địa hình (xe)

all-terrain tyre = tyre mainly for off-road vehicles: Vỏ xe chạy mọi địa hình

all-terrain vehicle = OFF-ROAD VEHICLE: Xe địa hình

all-wheather  tyre    n.   tyre suitable  for  use in rain  and  on snowy or icy roads as well as in warm and dry conditions: Vỏ xe chạy mọi thời tiết            

all-wheel drive    n. & a. = four wheel drive: Bốn bánh chủ động, xe hai cầu.                

all-wheel    steering    =  four- wheel steering: Hệ thống lái bốn bánh.                

alternating  current    (AC)    n.    a continuous  electric  current    that periodically    reverses    direction:

Dòng điện xoay chiều (NOTE: opposite is direct current) alternator (ALT)  n. generator which produces  three-phase  alternating current inside its stator winnings:

Máy phát (xoay chiều) alternator charging light = warning light on the instrument panel which comes on when the alternator is not charging: Đèn báo sạc (nạp)