NASCAR stands for the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. A stock car is a normal car which has been made faster and stronger so it can compete in races.
NASCAR 是 National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing （全国运动汽车竞赛协会）的缩写。A stock car 就是由普通汽车改装而成的赛车，这种赛车与普通汽车相比速度更快，车身更结实。
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今日小常识
今日短语
如果我们说某事 drives you round the bend，意思就是这件事使你感到非常无聊或生气。
例句
Jane's brother practises guitar every night for hours. He drives her round the bend.
I waited for 25 minutes before my bus came this morning. Public transport drives me round the bend!
请注意
短语 in the driving seat 的意思是掌控局势。
After Manchester United scored their third goal they were in the driving seat in the match.
In our web design company, young people are in the driving seat.
