brake

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1. phanh · thắng

   A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car.

   She slammed the brakes when she saw a child run in front of the car.

   You’re pressing the brakes too hard—try just squeezing them.

2. sự phanh, sự thắng

   The act of braking, of using a brake to slow down a machine or vehicle

   Give the car a quick brake.

3. phanh ma sát, phanh thử công suất

   An apparatus for testing the power of a steam engine or other motor by weighing the amount of friction that the motor will overcome; a friction brake.

4. cái hãm, vật cản trở

   Something used to retard or stop some action, process etc.

   figuratively

5. máy bắn đá cổ đại

   An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.

6. tay bơm

   The handle of a pump.

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