tailgate
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/ˈteɪlɡeɪt/
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/ˈteɪlɡeɪt/
A tailgate is a door at the back of a truck that opens downwards, used for loading and unloading.
We loaded the boxes into the truck through the tailgate.
我们通过卡车的后挡板把箱子装进去。
A tailgate is also the door at the back of a car that opens upwards, found on some models.
The groceries were placed in the trunk through the tailgate.
杂货通过尾门放入了行李箱。
To tailgate means to follow a vehicle too closely from behind.
He was ticketed for tailgating the car in front of him.
他因为紧跟前面的车而被开了罚单。
Tailgate can also mean to have a casual outdoor meal or party, often with food from the back of a vehicle.
They decided to tailgate before the football game.
他们决定在足球比赛前举行一次野餐。