English Dictionary

low-octane

形容詞

前置詞句 広義

(of fuel) Having a low octane number. / (by extension) Slow; weak.

日本語の意味

燃料について: オクタン価が低いという性質を持つ / 拡張的な意味: 弱い、勢いがなく、活力に欠ける

The classic car's engine knocked badly after being filled with low-octane fuel.

クラシックカーはオクタン価の低い燃料を入れた後、エンジンがひどくノッキングした。

意味（1）

(of fuel) Having a low octane number.

Low-octane fuel can be a cause of preignition and detonation. If combustion begins before the spark, for example, combustion pressures may try to push the piston backwards at the end of the compression stroke.

意味（2）

(by extension) Slow; weak.

A low-octane French attempt to channel the spirit of Play It Again Sam. Alice Taglioni is a single thirtysomething holding out for Mr Right, while looking to a Woody Allen poster for advice.

lower-octane （ comparative ）

lowest-octane （ superlative ）