tyre
tyre — noun
1. a round rubber cover that fits onto the outer rim of a vehicle's wheel and is us
1.名詞A2
釋義
a round rubber cover that fits onto the outer rim of a vehicle's wheel and is usually filled with air, giving the wheel grip on the road and making the ride smoother
例句
Mauricio stopped when his front tyre went flat during the morning drive.
collocation: flat tyre
The mechanic checked the tyre pressure on Liang's car and said all four were low.
collocation: tyre pressure
A sharp piece of glass on the road punctured the rear tyre of Amihan's scooter.
Ziad checked the tread on his tyres before the long winter drive to the mountains.
同義詞
- tire
identical meaning, US spelling only
用法筆記
This is the British spelling; the US spelling is 'tire'. The word is always written 'tyre' in British, Australian, and New Zealand English.
常見錯誤
❌I need to buy a new tire for my car.' (in British English)
✅I need to buy a new tyre for my car.
💡'tire' is the US spelling; British English uses 'tyre'. The US spelling 'tire' is also the verb meaning 'to become weary'.