underbody
underbody — 名詞
1. The bottom structure of a car, truck, or other vehicle — including the frame, ex
底盤
車輛底部包含車架及零件的結構
The bottom structure of a car, truck, or other vehicle — including the frame, exhaust pipes, and suspension parts that face the road.
The mechanic lifted the car to inspect the underbody for rust and damage.
技師把車子頂起來檢查底盤有沒有生鏽或損壞。
inspect the underbody for rust and damage
A loud scraping sound meant the underbody of the truck had hit a large rock on the dirt road.
一聲刺耳的刮擦聲，表示卡車的底盤撞到了泥土路上的一塊大石頭。
Charlotte washed the underbody of her SUV after driving on a salted winter road.
Charlotte 在鋪鹽的冬季道路上開車後，沖洗了休旅車的底盤。
The underbody of the motorcycle was coated with a special sealant to protect it from mud and water.
那輛摩托車的底盤塗了一層特殊的密封劑，用來防止泥巴和水的侵蝕。
Layla's car failed the safety check because the underbody had a serious crack near the frame.
Layla 的車沒有通過安全檢查，因為底盤在車架附近有一道嚴重的裂縫。
- undercarriage
slightly more technical; includes wheels and suspension
- chassis
the metal frame that supports the vehicle body
- underside
general term for any bottom surface
文法句型
the underbody of [vehicle]
check/inspect/wash the underbody
用法筆記
The most frequently encountered sense of 'underbody' — common in auto repair, car sales, and vehicle maintenance contexts. Road salt and rough terrain are typical causes of damage.
常見錯誤
2. The underside or bottom surface of any object — the part that faces the ground o
底部
物體朝下的表面或底面
The underside or bottom surface of any object — the part that faces the ground or rests on a surface.
Adina checked the underbody of the old wooden desk for signs of water damage.
Adina 檢查了舊木桌的底部，看有沒有受潮的痕跡。
the underbody of [object] for [damage]
The underbody of the stone statue was covered in moss where it touched the wet ground.
那座石雕像的底部接觸到潮濕地面的地方長滿了青苔。
During the move, they wrapped the underbody of the glass cabinet with soft cloth to protect it.
搬家時，他們用軟布包裹玻璃櫃的底部來保護它。
Rust had formed on the underbody of the metal shelf after years in a damp basement.
金屬架子在潮濕的地下室放了多年，底部已經生鏽了。
- top
the upper surface of an object
- upper side
the opposite side from the underbody
文法句型
the underbody of [noun]
3. The vulnerable area on the lower side of a creature's trunk, typically the belly
腹部
動物身體柔軟的下方部位
The vulnerable area on the lower side of a creature's trunk, typically the belly region — this part is often softer and differently coloured from the animal's back or sides.
The veterinarian gently examined the underbody of the injured cat for any cuts or swelling.
獸醫輕輕檢查那隻受傷貓咪的腹部，看有沒有傷口或腫脹。
examine the underbody of [animal] for [problem]
Nora noticed that the underbody of the tortoise was a lighter shade than the top of its shell.
Nora 注意到那隻陸龜的腹部比牠殼頂的顏色淺。
The snake's pale yellow underbody helped it blend into the dry leaves on the forest floor.
那條蛇淺黃色的腹部讓牠在森林地面的枯葉中不易被發現。
The rescued fox lay still while the wildlife worker gently examined its underbody for injuries.
那隻獲救的狐狸靜靜躺著，野生動物工作者輕輕檢查牠的腹部有沒有受傷。
- belly
most common everyday word; less technical
- underside
general term for the bottom part
- underparts
formal biological term
- back
the upper part of an animal's body
文法句型
the underbody of [animal]
用法筆記
More commonly used in veterinary, biological, or wildlife contexts than everyday conversation; 'belly' or 'underside' is more natural for pets.