pit stop

• 1. 

  N-COUNT In motor racing, if a driver makes a pit stop, he or she stops in a special place at the side of the track to get more fuel and to make repairs. (汽车赛中的)加油检修站

  例：

  He had to make four pit stops during the race.

  他不得不在比赛过程中四次停车进站。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT If someone makes a pit stop during a trip, they stop somewhere for a short time, for example, in order to go to the bathroom or to eat or drink something. (尤指旅行中的)短暂休息; 歇脚 [非正式]

  例：

  There's a rest area partway up the mountain; we could make a pit stop there.

  半山腰上有一个休息区，我们可以在那里歇歇脚。

  例：

  I could use a pit stop.

  我可以休息一下。