变速 (biàn sù) — to change speed; to shift gears (for vehicles or machinery)
Definition
Used for mechanically changing speed, especially shifting gears on a vehicle or machine. In cycling, 变速 refers specifically to using the derailleur to make pedaling easier.
verb
to change speedto shift gears (for vehicles or machinery)
Examples
- 变速。Zhè liàng chē kě yǐ zì dòng biàn sù.This car can change speed automatically.
- ，。Qí zì xíng chē de shí hou, nǐ biàn yí xià sù jiù huì qīng sōng hěn duō.When riding a bicycle, if you shift the gears once, it'll be much easier.
- ，变速。Tā kāi de shì shǒu dòng dǎng de chē, bì xū zì jǐ biàn sù.He drives a manual car, so he has to shift gears himself.
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