pedal
noun [ C ] uk/ˈped.əl/ us/ˈped.əl/
B2 踏板，脚蹬子
a small part of a machine or object that is pushed down with the foot to operate or move the machine or object
the brake/accelerator pedal 刹车／油门踏板
This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal. 这台缝纫机是用脚踏板来操作的。
He stood up on the pedals of his bike to get extra power as he cycled up the hill. 他骑车上山时站在脚蹬子上蹬车以增加力量。
Compare: treadle
- More examples
- Slowly depress the brake pedal.
- My foot slipped off the pedal.
- Put your foot fully on the pedal.
- Press the pedal.
- You use your right foot for both pedals.
pedal
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈped.əl/ us/ˈped.əl/
踏板的，脚踏的
operated by a pedal or pedals
a pedal bike/boat/car 脚踏自行车／船／汽车
She emptied the ashtray into the pedal bin. 她把烟灰缸里的东西倒入脚踏式垃圾桶里。
pedal
verb [ I or T ] uk/ˈped.əl/ us/ˈped.əl/ -ll- or -l-
骑（自行车）
to push the pedals of a bicycle with your feet
He struggled to pedal his bicycle up the hill. 他吃力地骑着自行车上山。
We were pedalling like mad (= very fast) against the wind, but didn't seem to be getting anywhere. 我们逆着风拼命地骑着车，但似乎没有骑多远。
Compare: cycle verb (RIDE BIKE)
See also: backpedal (BICYCLE)