concept car
noun [ C ] uk/ˈkɒn.sept ˌkɑːr/ us/ˈkɑːn.sept ˌkɑːr/
概念车
a car built as a prototype (= single example) to show and test new ideas, which may or may not be developed or produced in larger numbers
Many concept cars at auto shows experiment with eliminating the traditional steering wheel. 车展上的许多概念车尝试取消传统的方向盘。
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- One of Earl's most famous concept cars was the 1951 Buick LeSabre. It offered a preview of the aircraft styling that followed in that decade.
- Toyota exhibited a concept car in early 2004 that would recognize a change in speed limit as the car moves onto a new road.
- Volvo built a safety concept car in 2001 to showcase its latest gadgetry, including blind-spot warning systems, rear-facing cameras and collision warning sensors.
- The Lexus used by Tom Cruise in "Minority Report" is not for sale since it is a concept car that for Lexus simply creates brand awareness.