horse
power
复数形式
horsepower
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马力, HP
a unit for measuring an engine's power
- Horsepower is a unit of power used to measure the rate at which work is done.
马力是用于衡量工作完成速率的功率单位。
- The term "horsepower" originated in the 18th century when James Watt measured the power of steam engines by comparing them to the work done by horses.
马力一词起源于18世纪，当时詹姆斯·瓦特通过将蒸汽机的功率与马所做的工作进行比较来测量蒸汽机的功率。
- One mechanical horsepower is equivalent to 550 foot-pounds per second, or approximately 745.7 watts.
一机械马力相当于每秒550英尺磅，或大约745.7瓦。
- Automobile engines are often rated in horsepower to indicate their performance capabilities.
汽车发动机通常以马力评级来表示其性能能力。
- The horsepower of an engine affects its acceleration and towing capacity, influencing vehicle performance and utility.
发动机的马力影响其加速和牵引能力，从而影响车辆的性能和实用性。