Bonnet
Slang Term
BritishAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: The hood of a car (British).
汽车引擎盖(英式英语)。
El capó de un coche (británico).
車のボンネット(イギリス英語)。
자동차 보닛(영국식).
British term for the hinged cover over the engine—Americans call it the 'hood.'
英式英语中指覆盖发动机的可掀开盖子。美式英语称为'hood'。
Término británico para la cubierta con bisagras sobre el motor. Los americanos lo llaman 'hood'.
エンジンの上にある開閉式のカバーを指すイギリス英語。アメリカ英語では「hood」と呼ぶ。
엔진 위의 열리는 덮개를 뜻하는 영국식 표현으로, 미국에서는 'hood'라고 한다.
Literal meaning: Engine cover
Examples
- Open the bonnet and check the oil. 打开引擎盖检查一下机油Abre el capó y comprueba el aceiteボンネットを開けてオイルをチェックして보닛을 열고 오일을 확인해.
- Steam coming from under the bonnet. 引擎盖下面冒蒸汽了Sale vapor de debajo del capóボンネットの下から蒸気が出ている보닛 아래에서 증기가 나오고 있어.
- Pop the bonnet for me. 帮我打开引擎盖Abre el capóボンネット開けて보닛 좀 열어줘.
Pronunciation
/ˈbɒnɪt/
Usage Guide
Context: cars, engine, mechanics
Tone: neutral, everyday
✓ Do Say
- Under the bonnet.引擎盖下面Debajo del capóボンネットの下보닛 아래.
- Pop the bonnet.打开引擎盖Abre el capóボンネットを開ける보닛 열어.
- Open the bonnet.打开引擎盖Abre el capóボンネットを開ける보닛을 열어.
✗ Don't Say
- HoodHood(美式说法)Hood(americanismo)Hood(アメリカ英語)후드
- Engine coverEngine cover(解释性说法)Engine cover(término descriptivo)Engine cover(エンジンカバーという説明的な言い方)엔진 커버
Common Mistakes
- British and Australian—never 'hood'
- 'Hood' in Britain is a convertible roof!
Origin & History
From bonnet meaning a type of covering or hat.
Etymology: British English, from covering metaphor
First recorded: Early 20th century (for cars)
Cultural Context
Era: Early 20th century to present
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: British motoring; Car maintenance
Regional notes: British and Australian—Americans say 'hood.'
Variations
BonnetUnder the bonnetPop the bonnet
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