step on the gas

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• ① 【美口】踩(汽车的)加速器,踩油门
  • Be careful when you step on the gas. Don't go too fast.你踩油门时要注意,不要把车开得太快。

• ② 【美口】赶紧;匆忙(=hurry)
  • So as not to be late for classes, the boys stepped on the gas.为了上课不迟到,孩子们加快了脚步。