windshield
windshield — noun
1. the large piece of glass that a driver looks through when sitting behind the whe
the large piece of glass that a driver looks through when sitting behind the wheel of a car, bus, or truck.
Rafael wiped a thick layer of dust off the windshield before driving home.
collocation: wipe / clean the windshield
A small stone hit the windshield and left a tiny crack near the corner.
common collocation: crack in the windshield
Heavy rain made it hard for Anong to see clearly through the windshield.
The mechanic told Hao that the cracked windshield needed to be replaced soon.
Felix turned on the wipers when snow began to cover the windshield.
- windscreen
British English equivalent for the same vehicle window
用法筆記
Subject of the verb is usually a car, truck, or bus; British English uses 'windscreen' for the same meaning.
常見錯誤
2. a small clear screen made of glass or plastic, fitted to a motorcycle, scooter,
a small clear screen made of glass or plastic, fitted to a motorcycle, scooter, or small boat to stop wind from hitting the rider or driver directly.
Eshe added a tall windshield to her motorcycle for the long ride to the coast.
collocation: add / fit a windshield to a motorcycle
Gabriel ducked behind the windshield of his scooter to escape the cold morning air.
behind the windshield
The plastic windshield on Hari's boat kept sea spray off the passengers.
Christopher fitted a clear windshield to his old motorbike last weekend.
- windscreen
British English equivalent; same protective screen on a motorcycle
- fairing
wider term for protective bodywork on a motorcycle, including the windshield area
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense applies to two-wheeled vehicles and small boats, not cars; the screen is usually much smaller and may be detachable.