本书分为15个单元（UNIT），按照学习汽车构造的大致顺序编排了15篇有关汽车基本结构原理的英文课文（TEXT A）。在此基础上，对每个单元的相关内容进行扩展（TEXT B），并编入与汽车使用、诊断与维修相关的实用性内容（TEXT C）以及电动汽车与自动驾驶汽车等内容。

本书的英文课文涉及汽车的发展史、发动机、底盘和电气电子系统，除了包括传统结构外，还涉及汽油机电子控制燃油喷射（包括汽油直喷）、柴油机燃油喷射系统（含高压共轨喷油系统）、排放控制、可变气门定时、自动变速器（AT）、机械式无级变速器（CVT）、机械式自动变速器（AMT）、双离合变速器(DCT)、防抱死制动系统（ABS）、牵引力控制系统（TCS）、电子稳定性控制系统（ESC）、巡航控制系统（CCS）、安全气囊（SRS）、无人驾驶汽车及电动汽车的开发与设计等。每篇课文后编排有词汇表、课文疑难注释和课后练习题，大部分单元后编排有相关专业术语和翻译技巧。

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前言

UNIT 1 AUTOMOBILE BASICS…1

TEXT A The Basic Components of an Automobile…1

TEXT B Automobiles History…7

TEXT C How to Start and Drive Your Car…12

Related Terms…17

Translation Techniques(1)——翻译过程与翻译标准…18

UNIT 2 ENGINE MECHANICAL…19

TEXT A Operation, Main Components and Classification of the Engine…19

TEXT B Valve Systems…27

TEXT C Piston and Rod Repair…35

Related Terms…43

Translation Techniques(2)——词义选择…45

UNIT 3 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS…46

TEXT A Electronic Fuel Injection…46

TEXT B Functions of the Motronic Systems…52

TEXT C Troubleshooting the EFI System…58

Related Terms…63

Translation Techniques(3)——词类转换…64

UNIT 4 GASOLINE FUEL INJECTION…66

TEXT A Gasoline Direct Injection(GDI)and Throttle-By-Wire…66

TEXT B Operation of the Motronic System…72

TEXT C Servicing the EFI System…79

Related Terms…86

Translation Techniques(4)——句子成分转换…87

UNIT 5 DIESEL FUEL INJECTION…89

TEXT A Overview of Conventional Diesel Fuel Injection and 

Common Rail Injection Systems…89

TEXT B A New Electronically Controlled Fuel Injection System for Diesel Engines…94

TEXT C Turbochargers and Superchargers…103

Related Terms…109

Translation Techniques(5)——省略…109

UNIT 6 ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS…111

TEXT A Charging,Starting and Ignition Systems…111

TEXT B Direct Ignition Systems and Electronic Triggering Devices …118

TEXT C Engine Electrical System Service…126

Related Terms…133

Translation Techniques(6)——增词…133

UNIT 7 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS…135

TEXT A Overview of Emission Control Systems…135

TEXT B Three-Way Catalytic Converter and NOx Catalyst…143

TEXT C Diagnosis of Computerized Engine Control Systems …148

Related Terms…153

Translation Techniques(7)——重复…154

UNIT 8 CLUTCHES, MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND DRIVE LINE…155

TEXT A Clutches and Manual Transmissions…155

TEXT B Drive Line…161

TEXT C Troubleshooting the Clutch and Manual Transmission…167

Related Terms…171

Translation Techniques(8)——倒译…172

UNIT 9 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS…174

TEXT A Automatic Transmission(AT)…174

TEXT B Continuously Variable Transmissions, Automated Manual Transmissions

 and Double Clutch Transmissions …180

TEXT C Notes of Automatic Transmission Repair…187

Related Terms…189

Translation Techniques(9)——分译与合译…189

UNIT 10 BRAKING SYSTEMS…190

TEXT A Basic Braking System and ABS…190

TEXT B Traction Control System(TRAC) and Electronic Stability Control(ESC) …196

TEXT C Toyota ABS Diagnosis and Troubleshooting…202

Related Terms…207

Translation Techniques(10)——数字的增减与倍数…208

UNIT 11 SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS…209

TEXT A Basic Parts and Types of the Suspension and Steering Systems…209

TEXT B Advanced Suspension Systems…216

TEXT C Wheel Alignment…219

Related Terms…226

Translation Techniques(11)——被动语态的翻译…226

UNIT 12 BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS…228

TEXT A Supplemental Restraint System…228

TEXT B Cruise Control System and Remote Keyless-Entry System…235

TEXT C Electrical Troubleshooting…238

Related Terms…243

Translation Techniques(12)——长句翻译…243

UNIT 13 AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS…245

TEXT A Computers on Modern Vehicles…245

TEXT B Automotive Network…249

TEXT C On-Board Diagnostics(OBD)…255

Related Terms…261

Translation Techniques(13)——翻译技巧应用实例…261

UNIT 14 ELECTRIC AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES…263

TEXT A Electric Vehicles…263

TEXT B Autonomous Vehicles…268

TEXT C Toyota Prius Hybrid Drive System…271

Related Terms…277

Translation Techniques(14)——论文摘要翻译…277

UNIT 15 DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES…281

TEXT A Development of New Battery Electric Vehicles…281

TEXT B Layout Design of Battery Electric Commercial Vehicles…286

TEXT C Optimal Configuration Selection Principle for Hybrid Drive Systems…289

REFERENCES…296