pedal

US /ˈped.əl/

UK /ˈped.əl/

踏板

a foot-operated lever or control, especially in a vehicle, on a musical instrument, or on a bicycle

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Press the accelerator pedal to speed up.

踩下油门踏板加速。

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The pianist used the sustain pedal to create a richer sound.

钢琴家使用延音踏板来创造更丰富的音色。

蹬, 踩踏板

to operate the pedals of a bicycle or other vehicle with one's feet

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She learned to pedal her bike without training wheels.

她学会了不用辅助轮蹬自行车。

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He had to pedal hard to keep up with the group.

他必须努力蹬才能跟上队伍。