UNIT 1 AUTOMOBILE BASICS 1
TEXT A The Basic Components of an Automobile 1
TEXT B Automobile's History 8
TEXT C How to Start and Drive Your Car 14
Related Terms 20
Translation Techniques（1）——翻译过程与翻译标准 21
UNIT 2 ENGINE MECHANICAL 22
TEXT A Operation,Main Components and Classification of the Engine 22
TEXT B Valve Systems 31
TEXT C Piston and Rod Repair 41
Related Terms 50
Translation Techniques（2）——词义选择 52
UNIT 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS 53
TEXT A Electronic Fuel Injection 53
TEXT B Functions of the Motronic Systems 60
TEXT C Troubleshooting the EFI System 68
Related Terms 74
Translation Techniques（3）——词类转换 74
UNIT 4 GASOLINE FUEL INJECTION 77
TEXT A Gasoline Direct Injection(GDI)and Throttle-by-wire 77
TEXT B Operation of the Motronie System 85
TEXT C Servicing the EFI System 93
Related Terms 101
Translation Techniques（4）——句子成分转换 102
UNIT 5 DIESEL FUEL INJECTION 105
TEXT A Overview of Diesel Fuel Injection 105
TEXT B A New Electronically Controlled Fuel Injection System for Diesel Engines 113
TEXT C Turbochargers and Superchargers 123
Related Terms 129
Translation Techniques（5）——省略 130
UNIT 6 ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 132
TEXT A Charging,Starting and Ignition Systems 132
TEXT B Direct Ignition Systems and Electronic Triggering Devices 141
TEXT C Engine Electrical System Service 151
Related Terms 158
Translation Techniques（6）——增词 159
UNIT 7 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 161
TEXT A Overview of Emission Control Systems 161
TEXT B Three-way Catalytic Converter 170
TEXT C Diagnosis of Computerized Engine Control Systems 175
Related Terms 182
Translation Techniques（7）——重复 182
UNIT 8 CLUTCHES,MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND DRIVE LINE 184
TEXT A Clutches and Manual Transmissions 184
TEXT B Drive Line 191
TEXT C Troubleshooting the Clutch and Manual Transmission 198
Related Terms 202
Translation Techniques（8）——倒译 203
UNIT 9 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS 205
TEXT A Automatic Transmission(AT) 205
TEXT B/C Continuously Variable Transmissions(CVT) 212
Related Terms 215
Translation Techniques（9）——分译与合译 216
UNIT 10 BRAKING SYSTEMS 217
TEXT A Basic Braking System and ABS 217
TEXT B Traction Control System (TRAC) and Electronic Stability Control(ESC) 224
TEXT C TOYOTA ABS Diagnosis and Troubleshooting 232
Related Terms 237
Translation Techniques（10）——数字的增减与倍数 238
UNIT 11 SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS 240
TEXT A Basic Parts and Types of the Suspension and Steering Systems 240
TEXT B Advanced Suspension Systems 248
TEXT C Wheel Alignment 252
Related Terms 260
Translation Techniques（11）——被动语态的翻译 260
UNIT 12 BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 262
TEXT A Supplemental Restraint System 262
TEXT B Cruise Control System and Remote Keyless-Entry System 270
TEXT C Electrical Troubleshooting 274
Related Terms 280
Translation Techniques（12）——长句翻译 280
UNIT 13 AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS 283
TEXT A Computers on Modern Vehicles 283
TEXT B Automotive Network 288
TEXT C On-Board Diagnostics（OBD） 295
Related Terms 302
Translation Technique（13）——翻译技巧应用实例 302
UNIT 14 FUTURE POWERPLANTS AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS 305
TEXT A Hybrid Vehicles and Alternative Fuels 305
TEXT B Candidate Powerplants in the 21st Century 316
TEXT C Toyota Prius Hybrid Drive System 323
Related Terms 329
Translation Techniques（14）——论文摘要翻译 329
APPENDIX VOCABULARY 333
REFERENCES 350