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Let's Learn English! Topic: Speed! 🏎️🏃⚡

2025/2/23
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我主要讲解速度的含义、测量方法以及超速驾驶的后果，内容主要与车辆速度相关，但也涉及其他方面，例如步行、打字速度等。我讲解了英里每小时 (mph) 和公里每小时 (km/h) 的区别，以及在不同国家和地区的使用情况。我还解释了动词 "speed" 的含义，通常指超速驾驶，但也可能指其他快速移动的情况。此外，我还讲解了如何用英语询问和回答速度，例如 "How fast was he going?"，以及一些常用的表达方式，例如 "flying"、"full speed"、"high speed" 等。我还讲解了加速 (accelerate)、逐渐加速 (pick up speed)、加快速度 (speed up)、减速 (slow down) 等动词的用法，以及减速带 (speed bump) 的作用。最后，我还讲解了与速度相关的其他表达，例如 "as fast as lightning" 和 "at a snail's pace"，以及警察使用雷达枪 (radar gun) 和测速摄像头 (speed camera) 来检测超速车辆，以及 "speed trap" 的含义。

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This chapter defines speed and explains how it's measured in miles per hour and kilometers per hour, focusing on the context of driving and the consequences of speeding, including speeding tickets. It also introduces various ways to express speed in casual conversation.
  • Speed is measured in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
  • Speeding can lead to speeding tickets.
  • Different ways to express speed informally are presented.

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In this English lesson I will help you learn words and phrases you can use to talk about speed.I will teach you words and phrases like: miles per hour, kilometres per hour, the speed of sound, the speed of light, at a snail's pace, to be flying, speedometer, full speed, high speed, to accelerate, to pick up speed, to slow down, and many more!Note: This is the audio portion of a Youtube English lesson which you can watch right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aut9B3oEWxY) or by searching Youtube for, "Bob the Canadian Speed"

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