banger

Slang Term British Unknown very informal

Meaning: old, unreliable car

破旧不靠谱的老车
Coche viejo y poco fiable.
おんぼろ車
낡고 고장 잘 나는 차

British slang for a cheap, old car that may break down. Named for the banging noise of the engine.

英国俚语,指便宜、老旧、随时可能抛锚的车。名字来源于发动机的砰砰声。
Argot británico para un coche barato y viejo que puede averiarse. El nombre viene del ruido que hace el motor.
故障しそうな安い中古車を指すイギリスのスラング。エンジンのガタガタという音に由来する。
싸고 낡은 차를 뜻하는 영국 슬랭으로, 고장 날 수 있는 차를 말한다. 엔진에서 나는 '쿵쿵' 소리에서 유래했다.

Examples

  1. He's still driving that old banger.
    他还在开那辆破车。
    Todavía conduce ese cacharro viejo.
    まだあのおんぼろ車に乗ってるよ。
    아직도 그 고물차를 몰고 다녀.
  2. I bought a banger for 500 quid to get me through uni.
    我花500镑买了辆破车撑过大学。
    Me compré un cacharro por 500 libras para ir tirando en la universidad.
    大学時代を乗り切るために500ポンドのボロ車を買った。
    대학 다니는 동안 쓰려고 500파운드짜리 고물차를 샀어.
  3. Banger racing uses old cars that crash into each other.
    撞车大赛用的是老旧汽车互相撞击。
    Las carreras de bangers usan coches viejos que chocan entre sí.
    バンガーレースはおんぼろ車同士がぶつかり合うレースだ。
    뱅어 레이싱은 고물차끼리 서로 부딪치는 경주야.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: casual, cars

Tone: deprecating or affectionate

✓ Do Say

  • Describe old cars
    形容老旧的车
    describir coches viejos
    古い車を表現する
    낡은 차를 묘사할 때

✗ Don't Say

  • For nice cars
    不用于好车
    No se usa para coches buenos
    良い車には使わない
    좋은 차에는 쓰지 않음

Origin & History

From the banging sound of an old, poorly maintained engine. Also used in 'banger racing' - motorsport with cheap cars.

Cultural Context

Era: timeless

Generation: all ages

Social background: working to middle

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