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Vehicle Definition, Examples, and Common Collocations (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：a means of transport (vehicle)
vehicle
/ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/
n.
A machine with wheels or an engine that is used to take people or things from one place to another.
a means of transport
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/ə miːnz əv ˈtrænspɔːrt/
n.
A physical device with wheels or an engine used to move people or goods from one location to another.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'vehiculum' ('vehere' to carry + '-culum' instrument suffix).
💡 Mnemonic
'Vehi' sounds like 'we he' — we and he need a car to carry things.
📖 Example
I prefer taking public transportation, so I usually use a bus or a tram as my vehicle to commute to work.
I prefer taking public transportation, so I usually use a bus or a tram as my vehicle to commute to work.
🔗 Collocations
motor vehicle – a vehicle powered by an engine, especially a car or truck
electric vehicle – a vehicle propelled by one or more electric motors
vehicle registration – the official process of recording a vehicle's details with a government authority
🔄 Synonyms
car (n.) – a road vehicle with four wheels powered by an engine
automobile (n.) – a self-propelled passenger vehicle
transport (n.) – the system or means of carrying people or goods
🌱 Derivatives
vehicular (adj.) – relating to vehicles
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from Latin 'vehiculum' (from 'vehere' to carry), it entered English in the 17th century. Today, it also metaphorically refers to any medium for conveying ideas.
Meaning 2：a medium for expression (vehicle)
vehicle
/ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/
n.
A way or method that is used to express ideas, feelings, or information, or to achieve something.
a medium for expression
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/ə ˈmiːdiəm fɔːr ɪkˈspreʃən/
n.
Something used as a means or instrument to convey ideas, feelings, or information, or to achieve a purpose.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
For many people, music is a powerful vehicle for expressing emotions that are hard to put into words.
For many people, music is a powerful vehicle for expressing emotions that are hard to put into words.
🔗 Collocations
vehicle for change – a means of bringing about social or political transformation
vehicle of communication – a medium through which information is transmitted
vehicle of expression – a way to convey thoughts or feelings
🔄 Synonyms
medium (n.) – a means or channel for conveying or receiving something
channel (n.) – a medium through which something is transmitted or expressed
instrument (n.) – a tool or means used to achieve a particular end
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
vehicular (adj.) – serving as a vehicle or medium
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