차량이나 기계의 속도를 줄이거나 멈추게 하는 장치.
A device used for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, machine, or wheel, typically by applying friction.
예문:
"The mechanic checked the car's brake pads before the long trip."
"He slammed on the brakes when the deer ran into the road."
"A bicycle's hand brake allows the rider to control speed on downhill slopes."
브레이크를 사용하여 움직이는 차량의 속도를 줄이거나 멈추게 하다.
To make a moving vehicle slow down or stop by using a brake.
예문:
"She had to brake suddenly when the traffic light turned red."
"The train braked smoothly as it approached the station platform."
"If you brake too hard on an icy road, you risk skidding."
진행, 행동 또는 발전을 늦추거나 억제하는 요인.
A thing or factor that slows down, restrains, or hinders a process, action, or development.
예문:
"High interest rates often act as a brake on economic expansion."
"The lack of consensus served as a major brake on the committee’s decision-making process."
"Management decided to put the brakes on unnecessary spending this quarter."