pit stop
复数形式
pit stops
1
进站, 维修暂停
a brief pause during a race where a vehicle enters the pit area for maintenance, tire changes, or repairs
A pit stop is a short stop made during a race, where a vehicle pulls into the pit area for maintenance, repairs, or to change tires. This is commonly seen in motorsports like Formula One, NASCAR, or endurance racing. During a pit stop, the crew performs tasks like refueling, tire changes, adjusting the car’s settings, or fixing any damage. The goal is to make these changes as quickly as possible to minimize the time the car is off the track, allowing the driver to return to the race and continue competing.
2
中途休息站, 加油站休息
a short stop in the middle of a trip to refuel, eat some food, use a restroom, or just get some rest
The idiom "pit stop" finds its origin in the world of motorsports, particularly in the context of car racing. During a race, drivers make "pit stops" to refuel, change tires, make necessary repairs, and perform quick maintenance on their vehicles. These stops are essential for the driver's performance and the car's overall functionality. Over time, the term has been adopted into everyday language to describe any brief stop made during a journey, whether for refueling, eating, using a restroom, or getting some rest.
- We made a pit stop for some food before getting back on the highway.
在返回高速公路之前，我们短暂停留吃了点东西。
- We're driving to our vacation destination, and we'll make a pit stop at the rest area in about an hour.
我们正开车前往度假目的地，大约一小时后将在休息区进行一次中途停留。
- The road trip was long, so we had to make several pit stops along the way to stretch our legs and grab a bite to eat.
公路旅行很长，所以我们不得不在途中多次停车伸展腿脚并吃点东西。
- The flight from New York to London includes a pit stop in Reykjavik for refueling and maintenance.
从纽约到伦敦的航班包括在雷克雅未克进行加油和维护的中途停留。
- During the cross-country bus journey, passengers were grateful for the occasional pit stops to freshen up and have a quick meal.
在穿越乡村的巴士旅程中，乘客们对偶尔的停车休息感到感激，可以借此机会梳洗并快速用餐。