大众召回 260 万辆汽车，包括中国 640,000

 

By CCTV reporter Su Yuting

Europe's biggest carmaker, Volkswagen, is recalling more than 2.6 million cars worldwide, including 640,000 vehicles in China. It's the largest recall VW has ever had to carry out in China -- and a potentially costly¹ mistake in a country where the company currently holds 20 percent of the passenger car market.

German carmaker Volkswagen has announced one of its largest ever worldwide recalls. It includes cars in China, which is a crucial growth market.

 

Europe's biggest carmaker, Volkswagen, is recalling more than 2.6 million cars worldwide, including 640,000 vehicles in China.

 

The recall came after a defect was discovered in the synthetic² oil of the vehicles’ transmission systems that could cause power and gearbox failures.

“There have been many times when the car has suddenly lost power while I was driving." Volkswagen driver said.

"Sudden acceleration³ happens from time to time, and there are some abnormal vibrations⁴ in my car too.” Volkswagen driver said.

Owners of faulty Volkswagen cars can take their vehicles back to the dealer⁵ and have the lubricant replaced with mineral oil to prevent electric malfunctions⁶. An update of the controlling software will also be offered for free.

But, this is not the first time VW has had gearbox problems. Earlier this year, the company recalled more than 380-thousand vehicles in China.

“Volkswagen used to have a good reputation in China in both service and the quality of its vehicles. The recall is a reminder⁸ that no matter how successful you are, you need to seriously consider customer complaints and regulations set by the government.” Dong Yang, vice⁷ chairman of China Association of Auto⁹ Manufactures, said.

China is now the biggest car market in the world. Volkswagen says it wants to double its manufacturing capacity in the country in order to become the largest car company in the world by sales.

The recall might be a setback¹⁰ for those ambitions.

Reporter: "Safety is the biggest concern for drivers. The new gearbox problems could put another dent¹¹ in Volkswagen’s brand in China. The German auto maker’s reputation depends on how quickly and openly it responds.

 

1 costly   

adj.昂贵的，价值高的，豪华的

参考例句：

• It must be very costly to keep up a house like this.维修这么一幢房子一定很昂贵。
• This dictionary is very useful,only it is a bit costly.这本词典很有用，左不过贵了些。

2 synthetic   

adj.合成的，人工的；综合的；n.人工制品

参考例句：

• We felt the salesman's synthetic friendliness.我们感觉到那位销售员的虚情假意。
• It's a synthetic diamond.这是人造钻石。

3 acceleration   

n.加速，加速度

参考例句：

• All spacemen must be able to bear acceleration.所有太空人都应能承受加速度。
• He has also called for an acceleration of political reforms.他同时呼吁加快政治改革的步伐。

4 vibrations   

n.摆动( vibration的名词复数 )；震动；感受；（偏离平衡位置的）一次性往复振动

参考例句：

• We could feel the vibrations from the trucks passing outside. 我们可以感到外面卡车经过时的颤动。
• I am drawn to that girl; I get good vibrations from her. 我被那女孩吸引住了，她使我产生良好的感觉。 来自《简明英汉词典》

5 dealer   

n.商人，贩子

参考例句：

• The dealer spent hours bargaining for the painting.那个商人为购买那幅画花了几个小时讨价还价。
• The dealer reduced the price for cash down.这家商店对付现金的人减价优惠。

6 malfunctions   

n.故障，功能障碍（malfunction的复数形式）vi.失灵（malfunction的第三人称单数形式）

参考例句：

• The mood of defeat was as pervasive as the odor of malfunctions and decay. 失败的情绪就象损坏腐烂的臭味一样弥漫全艇。 来自辞典例句
• Possibility of engine malfunctions due to moisture, are lessened. 发动机故障的可能性，由于水分，也将减少。 来自互联网

7 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

8 reminder   

n.提醒物，纪念品；暗示，提示

参考例句：

• I have had another reminder from the library.我又收到图书馆的催还单。
• It always took a final reminder to get her to pay her share of the rent.总是得发给她一份最后催缴通知，她才付应该交的房租。

9 auto   

n.(=automobile)(口语)汽车

参考例句：

• Don't park your auto here.别把你的汽车停在这儿。
• The auto industry has brought many people to Detroit.汽车工业把许多人吸引到了底特律。

10 setback   

n.退步，挫折，挫败

参考例句：

• Since that time there has never been any setback in his career.从那时起他在事业上一直没有遇到周折。
• She views every minor setback as a disaster.她把每个较小的挫折都看成重大灾难。

11 dent   

n.凹痕，凹坑；初步进展

参考例句：

• I don't know how it came about but I've got a dent in the rear of my car.我不知道是怎么回事，但我的汽车后部有了一个凹痕。
• That dent is not big enough to be worth hammering out.那个凹陷不大，用不着把它锤平。