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第2版前言
前言
UNIT 1AUTOMOBILE BASICS
TEXT AThe Basic Components of an Automobile
TEXT BAutomobiles History
TEXT CHow to Start and Drive Your Car
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Translation Techniques(1)――翻译过程与翻译标准
UNIT 2ENGINE MECHANICAL
TEXT AOperation, Main Components and Classification of the Engine
TEXT BValve Systems
TEXT CPiston and Rod Repair
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Translation Techniques(2)――词义选择
UNIT 3FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS
TEXT AElectronic Fuel Injection
TEXT BFunctions of the Motronic Systems
TEXT CTroubleshooting the EFI System
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Translation Techniques(3)――词类转换
UNIT 4GASOLINE FUEL INJECTION
TEXT AGasoline Direct Injection(GDI)and ThrottleByWire
TEXT BOperation of the Motronic System
TEXT CServicing the EFI System
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Translation Techniques(4)――句子成分转换
UNIT 5DIESEL FUEL INJECTION
TEXT AOverview of Conventional Diesel Fuel Injection and
Common Rail Injection Systems
TEXT BA New Electronically Controlled Fuel Injection System for Diesel Engines
TEXT CTurbochargers and Superchargers
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Translation Techniques(5)――省略
UNIT 6ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
TEXT ACharging,Starting and Ignition Systems
TEXT BDirect Ignition Systems and Electronic Triggering Devices
TEXT CEngine Electrical System Service
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Translation Techniques(6)――增词
UNIT 7EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
TEXT AOverview of Emission Control Systems
TEXT BThreeWay Catalytic Converter and NOx Catalyst
TEXT CDiagnosis of Computerized Engine Control Systems
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Translation Techniques(7)――重复
UNIT 8CLUTCHES, MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND DRIVE LINE
TEXT AClutches and Manual Transmissions
TEXT BDrive Line
TEXT CTroubleshooting the Clutch and Manual Transmission
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Translation Techniques(8)――倒译
UNIT 9AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
TEXT AAutomatic Transmission (AT)
TEXT BContinuously Variable Transmissions, Automated Manual Transmissions
and Double Clutch Transmissions Continuou sly Variable Transmissions
TEXT CNotes of Automatic Transmission Repair
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Translation Techniques(9)――分译与合译
UNIT 10BRAKING SYSTEMS
TEXT ABasic Braking System and ABS
TEXT BTraction Control System (TRAC) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
TEXT CToyota ABS Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
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Translation Techniques(10)――数字的增减与倍数
UNIT 11SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS
TEXT ABasic Parts and Types of the Suspension and Steering Systems
TEXT BAdvanced Suspension Systems
TEXT CWheel Alignment
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Translation Techniques(11)――被动语态的翻译
UNIT 12BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
TEXT ASupplemental Restraint System
TEXT BCruise Control System and Remote KeylessEntrySystem
TEXT CElectrical Troubleshooting
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Translation Techniques(12)――长句翻译
UNIT 13AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICA
TION SYSTEMSTEXT AComputers on Modern Vehicles
TEXT BAutomotive Network
TEXT COnBoard Diagnostics (OBD)
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Translation Technique(13)――翻译技巧应用实例
UNIT 14FUTURE POWERPLANTS AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS
TEXT AHybrid Vehicles and Alternative Fuels
TEXT BCandidate Powerplants in the 21st Century
TEXT CToyota Prius Hybrid Drive System
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Translation Techniques(14)――论文摘要翻译
APPENDIXVOCABULARY
REFERENCES