jam on the brakes

Related to word: jam

Idiom

Definition

  1. To apply the brakes of a vehicle suddenly and with considerable force.

    猛然刹车

    • She jammed on the brakes when the child suddenly ran into the street, avoiding an accident.

      当孩子突然跑到街上时,她猛踩刹车,避免了一场事故。

    • He had to jam on the brakes to avoid hitting a deer that suddenly darted out.

      他不得不猛踩刹车,以避免撞到突然冲出来的鹿。

    • The bus driver jammed on the brakes when the traffic light suddenly turned red.

      当交通灯突然变红时,公交车司机猛踩刹车。