redline
US /ˈrɛdˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈrɛdˌlaɪn/
動詞
1.
歧視性貸款, 劃定紅線
to refuse a loan or insurance to someone because they live in an area thought to be a financial risk
範例:
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Banks were accused of trying to redline certain neighborhoods.
銀行被指控試圖對某些社區進行歧視性貸款。
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The practice of redlining has been outlawed.
歧視性貸款的做法已被取締。
2.
達到紅線轉速, 超負荷運轉
to operate an engine at its maximum safe speed or power
範例:
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He pushed the car to its limits, almost redlining the engine.
他把車開到極限，幾乎讓發動機達到紅線轉速。
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Don't redline your engine too often, it can cause damage.
不要經常讓發動機達到紅線轉速，這會造成損壞。
名詞
1.
歧視性貸款, 紅線政策
a discriminatory practice by which banks, insurance companies, etc., refuse or limit loans, mortgages, insurance, etc., within specific geographic areas, especially inner-city neighborhoods
範例:
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The community fought against the practice of redlining.
社區反對歧視性貸款的做法。
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Evidence of historical redlining still impacts property values today.
歷史上的歧視性貸款證據至今仍影響著房地產價值。
2.
紅線, 最高轉速
the maximum safe operating speed or power of an engine, indicated by a red line on a tachometer
範例:
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He pushed the engine right up to the redline.
他把發動機推到了紅線。
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Exceeding the redline can cause severe engine damage.
超過紅線可能會導致嚴重的發動機損壞。
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