redline
US /ˈrɛdˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈrɛdˌlaɪn/
动词
1.
歧视性贷款, 划定红线
to refuse a loan or insurance to someone because they live in an area thought to be a financial risk
示例:
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Banks were accused of trying to redline certain neighborhoods.
银行被指控试图对某些社区进行歧视性贷款。
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The practice of redlining has been outlawed.
歧视性贷款的做法已被取缔。
2.
达到红线转速, 超负荷运转
to operate an engine at its maximum safe speed or power
示例:
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He pushed the car to its limits, almost redlining the engine.
他把车开到极限，几乎让发动机达到红线转速。
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Don't redline your engine too often, it can cause damage.
不要经常让发动机达到红线转速，这会造成损坏。
名词
1.
歧视性贷款, 红线政策
a discriminatory practice by which banks, insurance companies, etc., refuse or limit loans, mortgages, insurance, etc., within specific geographic areas, especially inner-city neighborhoods
示例:
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The community fought against the practice of redlining.
社区反对歧视性贷款的做法。
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Evidence of historical redlining still impacts property values today.
历史上的歧视性贷款证据至今仍影响着房地产价值。
2.
红线, 最高转速
the maximum safe operating speed or power of an engine, indicated by a red line on a tachometer
示例:
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He pushed the engine right up to the redline.
他把发动机推到了红线。
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Exceeding the redline can cause severe engine damage.
超过红线可能会导致严重的发动机损坏。
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