brake light
brake light — noun
1. a small red lamp fitted to a vehicle's rear section that glows when the driver p
a small red lamp fitted to a vehicle's rear section that glows when the driver presses the brake pedal, signaling to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down or about to stop.
Adina noticed that one of her brake lights was not working during her drive home.
collocation: brake light + not working
The driver behind Tariro saw her brake lights come on and slowed down in time.
pattern: brake lights + come on (activate)
Sven checked both brake lights and replaced a burnt-out bulb before the road trip.
If a car's brake lights stay on after parking, the switch may be stuck.
- stop light
interchangeable in everyday speech, though 'stop light' more commonly refers to a traffic signal
- brake lamp
more formal or technical term used in manuals and repair guides
文法句型
plural: brake lights
用法筆記
The plural form 'brake lights' is more common than the singular, since most vehicles have two brake lights — one on each side.