CEFR B2

all-wheel drivetrain

noun phrase

Meaning

A vehicle system where power from the engine is sent to all four wheels, providing enhanced traction and stability, especially in challenging conditions like snow, mud, or off-road driving.

Examples

Many SUVs and trucks come standard with an all-wheel drivetrain for better performance.
The sports car's advanced all-wheel drivetrain allows for precise handling during cornering.

Synonyms: four-wheel drive, 4WD, AWD, four-by-four

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all-wheel drivetrain (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˌɔːl wiːl ˈdraɪvˌtreɪn

Definition

A vehicle system where power from the engine is sent to all four wheels, providing enhanced traction and stability, especially in challenging conditions like snow, mud, or off-road driving.

Examples

Many SUVs and trucks come standard with an all-wheel drivetrain for better performance.
The sports car's advanced all-wheel drivetrain allows for precise handling during cornering.

How to Use all-wheel drivetrain

all-wheel drivetrain (collocation): The complete term for the vehicle system. — "The new electric SUV features an advanced all-wheel drivetrain."
all-wheel drivetrain system (collocation): An emphatic way to refer to the entire mechanism. — "The all-wheel drivetrain system provides excellent stability on winding roads."

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