tailgating
noun [ U ] uk/ˈteɪl.ɡeɪ.tɪŋ/ us/ˈteɪl.ɡeɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
disapproving紧随（前面的车辆）行驶
the act of driving too closely behind the vehicle in front
warnings about the dangers of tailgating 有关紧随行驶危险性的警告
US（体育迷在观看比赛前）在停车场打开后车盖挡板煮食畅饮
the activity of cooking food and having drinks out of the back of your car in the car park before going in to a public event such as an American football match
They like to go tailgating at NASCAR races. 他们喜欢在看全美改装车比赛之前在停车场打开后车盖挡板煮食畅饮一番。
See: tailgate
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- Experts there said teens are more likely to engage in risky driving habits such as tailgating and speeding.
- Police in the four counties issued more than 6,000 tickets for tailgating last year.
- Donations collected from the designated tailgating areas - roped-off parking lots where food tents and entertainment will be provided - will go toward various university organizations such as the marching band.
- Pompoms, cheer-leaders, tailgating and oversize Styrofoam hands - yes, college-football season is already upon us.
- Lorie's already looking at campers so we can go tailgating at NASCAR races.