[EBS 입트영] 친환경 자동차 영어로 표현하기 Eco-Friendly Cars

Eco-Friendly Cars
친환경 자동차

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hybrid car   하이브리드 자동차
electric car   전기 자동차
fuel cell car   연료 전지 자동차

combustion engine   내연 기관 엔진
fossil fuel   화석 연료
carbon emissions   탄소 배출
renewable energy   재생 가능 에너지

cutting edge   최첨단
charging station   충전소
infrastructure   인프라, 사회 기반 시설

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• be on the rise   증가 추세다, 상승세이다

People's interest in eco-friendly cars is on the rise.
The popularity of Korean food is on the rise all over the world.
The company's stock price has been on the rise.

• act as a backup   보조 역할을 하다

The motor acts as a backup to provide power.
The safety features act as a backup in case of an accident.
The factory has extra generators that act as a backup.

• improve mileage   연비를 개선하다

This improves mileage, but it's not a ture eco-friendly car since it still uses a combustion engine.
You can improve mileage by changing your driving style.
Using cruise control usually improve mileage.

* 출처 - EBS 입이 트이는 영어 July 2021 (이현석, 제니퍼 클라이드)