abs
Definition
(Automotive) An electronic automotive safety system that prevents vehicle wheels from locking during heavy braking, maintaining steering control; (sports, anatomy, colloquial) short form for abdominal muscles.
Bilingual Equivalents
- abs
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable acronym or plural noun form integrated directly into modern technical and lifestyle language. |
| Formation | Acronym formed from 'Anti-lock Braking System' or clipped word short form derived from the anatomical term 'abdominals'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌeɪ.bi.ˈɛs] (automotive) / [æbz] (fitness) |
| Source | Automotive Engineering Manuals / Cambridge English Dictionary |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Martorul de la ABS s-a aprins în bord imediat ce mașina a intrat pe porțiunea de drum acoperită cu polei.
EN: The ABS warning light illuminated on the dashboard as soon as the car entered the patch of road covered with black ice.
RO: Sportivul urmează un antrenament intens de trei ori pe săptămână pentru a obține un set de abs perfect vizibili.
EN: The athlete follows an intense workout three times a week to achieve a set of perfectly visible abs.
RO: Manualul tehnic explică modul în care acest modul ABS reglează presiunea hidraulică din etrieri.
EN: The technical manual explains how this ABS module regulates the hydraulic pressure within the calipers.
Idioms & Phrases
Sistem ABS / ABS system / Anti-lock braking system
RO: Ansamblul mecanic și electronic instalat pe vehicule pentru managementul controlat al tracțiunii în momentele de frânare de urgență.
EN: The mechanical and electronic assembly installed on vehicles for the controlled management of traction during emergency braking.
Antrenament pentru abs / Abs workout / Abdominal routine
RO: Grup de exerciții fizice (cum ar fi crunch-urile sau planșele) destinate întăririi și definirii musculaturii din zona mediană a corpului.
EN: A group of physical exercises (such as crunches or planks) designed to strengthen and define the muscles of the core area.
Senzor ABS / ABS sensor / Wheel speed sensor
RO: Dispozitiv electromagnetic montat la nivelul roții care transmite calculatorului central viteza de rotație instantanee.
EN: An electromagnetic device mounted at the wheel level that transmits the instantaneous rotational speed to the central computer.
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