number plate
Slang Term
BritishAustralian
Unknown
Neutral
Meaning: license plate
车牌
matrícula
ナンバープレート
번호판
The registration plate on a vehicle showing its unique identifier. Americans say 'license plate.'
车辆上显示唯一标识号的登记牌照。美国人说'license plate'。
La placa de registro del vehículo que muestra su identificación única. Los americanos dicen 'license plate'.
車両の固有識別番号を表示する登録プレート。アメリカでは「license plate」と言う。
차량의 고유 식별 번호가 적힌 등록판. 미국에서는 'license plate'라고 한다.
Examples
- I noted down the number plate. 我记下了车牌号。Anoté la matrícula.ナンバープレートをメモした。번호판을 메모해 뒀어.
- Personalised number plates cost a fortune. 个性化车牌贵得要命。Las matrículas personalizadas cuestan una fortuna.オリジナルのナンバープレートはすごく高い。맞춤 번호판은 엄청 비싸.
- The number plate shows when the car was registered. 车牌可以看出车辆的注册时间。La matrícula indica cuándo se matriculó el coche.ナンバープレートで車の登録時期がわかる。번호판으로 차량 등록 시기를 알 수 있어.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: cars, official
Tone: matter-of-fact
✓ Do Say
- Identify vehicles用于辨认车辆时para identificar vehículos車両を特定するとき차량을 식별할 때
✗ Don't Say
- Americans say license plate美国人说'license plate'En inglés americano se dice 'license plate'アメリカでは「license plate」と言う미국에서는 license plate라고 함
Origin & History
British term referring to the registration number displayed on plates. Standard vehicle terminology.
Cultural Context
Era: timeless
Generation: all ages
Social background: all
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