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VocabJLPT N1

accelerator (pedal)

Noun

Definitions

1. accelerator (pedal)
2. gas pedal
3. Axel

This noun refers to the accelerator pedal in a vehicle, used to increase speed by supplying more fuel to the engine. It can also be used metaphorically to mean "stepping on the gas" or accelerating efforts in a broader context.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Sales has been keeping its foot on the accelerator heading into the end of the quarter.

Sentence 2

Alright, today I'm going to focus on keeping the accelerator smooth and steady.

Sentence 3

The company car's accelerator feels kind of sluggish to me.

Sentence 4

On that hill, keeping a steady accelerator makes it a lot easier to climb.

Sentence 5

Why are you hitting the accelerator there? That's dangerous!