本教材共分14个单元，每个单元包括3篇课文、相关术语和翻译技巧。课文内容包含汽车的总体构造、发动机和底盘的一般常规结构，以及发动机和底盘电气与电子控制系统。对于像电控燃油喷射、共轨喷射、微机控制点火、排放控制、可变气门定时、电控气门、自动变速器、无级变速器、防抱死制动系统、牵引控制系统、电子稳定性控制、巡航控制、安全气囊、计算机控制悬架、汽车网络、混合动力和燃料电池等新技术介绍的内容约占三分之二的篇幅。每篇课文后面有词汇、课文注释和练习题，供使用者学习参考。

本书以汽车结构为主线，全面介绍了汽车各部分的组成、结构和原理，特别是对电控燃油喷射、共轨喷射、微机控制点火、可变气门定时、自动变速器、无级变速器、防抱死制动系统、牵引控制系统、电子稳定性控制、巡航控制、安全气囊、计算机控制悬架、汽车网络、混合动力和燃料电池等新技术的介绍约占三分之二的篇幅。本书共分14个单元，每个单元包含3篇课文、相关术语和翻译技巧。课文后面有词汇、课文注释和练习题。书末附有词汇总表，以方便查阅。本书可作为交通运输(汽车运用工程方向)、车辆工程和汽车服务工程等汽车类本科专业的教材，亦可供有关工程技术人员学习参考。

前言

UNIT 1 AUTOMOBILE BASICS

  TEXT A The Basic Components of an Automobile

  TEXT B Automobile's History

  TEXT C How to Start and Drive Your Car

  Related Terms

  Translation Techniques(1) ——翻译过程与翻译标准

UNIT 2 ENGINE MECHANICAL

  TEXT A  Operation, Main Components and Classification of the Engine

  TEXT B Valve Systems

  TEXT C Piston and Rod Repair

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  Translation Techniques (2) ——词义选择

UNIT 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS

  TEXT A Electronic Fuel Injection

  TEXT B  Functions of the Motronic Systems

  TEXT C Troubleshooting the EFI System

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  Translation Techniques(3) ——词类转换

UNIT 4   GASOLINE FUEL INJECTION

  TEXT A Gasoline Direct Injection( GDI) and Throttle-by-wire

  TEXT B Operation of the Motronie System

  TEXT C Servicing the EFI System

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  Translation Tee h n iq u es (4) ——句子成分转换

UNIT 5  DIESEL FUEL INJECTION

  TEXT A Overview of Diesel Fuel Injection

  TEXT B A New Electronically Controlled Fuel Injection System for Diesel Engines

  TEXT C  Turbochargers and Superchargers

  Related Terms

  Translation Techniques (5)——省略

UNIT 6  ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  TEXT A Charging, Starting and Ignition Systems

  TEXT B Direct Ignition Systems and Electronic Triggering Devices

  TEXT C Engine Electrical System Service

  Related Terms

  Translation Techniques (6)——增词

UNIT 7  EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS

  TEXT A Overview of Emission Control Systems

  TEXT B Three-way Catalytic Converter

  TEXT C Diagnosis of Computerized Engine Control Systems

  Related Terms

  Translation Techniques (7)——重复

UNIT 8  CLUTCHES, MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND DRIVE LINE

  TEXT A Clutches and Manual Transmissions

  TEXT B Drive Line

  TEXT C Troubleshooting the Clutch and Manual Transmission

  Related Terms

  Translation Techniques (8)——倒译

UNIT 9 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

  TEXT A Automatic Transmission (AT)

  TEXT B/C Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT)

  Related Terms

  Translation Techniques (9)——分译与和译

UNIT 10  BRAKING SYSTEMS

  TEXT A Basic Braking System and ABS

  TEXT B Traction Control System (TRAC) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

  TEXT C TOYOTA ABS Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

  Related Terms

  Translation Techniques(10)——数字的增减与倍数

UNIT 11   SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS

  TEXT A Basic Parts and Types of the Suspension and Steering Systems

  TEXT B Advanced Suspension Systems

  TEXT C Wheel Alignment

  Related Terms

  Translation Techniques (11)——被动语态的翻译

UNIT 12  BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

  TEXT A Supplemental Restraint System

  TEXT B Cruise Control System and Remote Keyless-Entry System

  TEXT C Electrical Troubleshooting

  Related Terms

  Translation Techniques (12)——长句翻译

UNIT 13 AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

  TEXT A Computers on Modern Vehicles

  TEXT B Automotive Network

  TEXT C On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)

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  Translation Technique(13)——翻译技巧应用实例

UNIT 14 FUTURE POWERPLANTS AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS

  TEXT A Hybrid Vehicles and Alternative Fuels

  TEXT B Candidate Powerplants in the 21st Century

  TEXT C Toyota Prius Hybrid Drive System

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  Translation Techniques(14)——论文摘要翻译

APPENDIX VOCABULARY

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