The engine acts as the power unit located normally at the front of the car, followed by a clutch5, gear box6, drive shaft7, universal joint8, differential9, rear axle10, etc.
The first car in the world
A: Excuse me. Do you know who built the first car in the world and when?
A:不好意思,请问你知道世界上第一
B: Karl Benz from Germany built the first car 辆车是谁造的,什么时候造的吗?
the vehicle. The chassis is a framework used to assemble 烧的气体膨胀力转换成用来推动
auto components on it.
发动机的旋转力。底盘是用来组
装汽车零部件的框架。
课本P17
Task 3——畅 谈 汽 车
A: That is to say the chassis can be taken as the support frame for an automobile. B: That’s right. A: Then, what about the functions of the other two sections? B: Well, the auto body is used for carrying and protecting passengers and goods. And the electrical equipment is used to realize lighting, ventilation, ignition and other electrical functions. A: Now I have a clearer idea about the basic structure of an automobile. Thanks a lot. B: It’s my pleasure.