late 13c., shortening of defender. Originally something hung over the side to protect the hull of a ship at a wharf, pier, etc. Of fireplaces since 1680s; of automobiles from 1919. Fender-bender "minor automobile accident" is from 1958.
双语例句
1. I got a ding in my rear fender.
我汽车后面的挡泥板撞瘪了一处。
来自《权威词典》
2. In Britain they call a fender a wing.
英国人“fender”(挡泥板)叫做“wing”.
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3. Kids inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton turned to Fender.
