1865, in reference to some sort of helicopter-like device, a hybrid from auto- "self," from Greek, + motive (adj.), from Latin. Meaning "pertaining to automobiles" is from 1898.
权威例句
1. They were automotive component suppliers to motor manufacturers.
他们为汽车制造商供应汽车零件。
2. The company serves the national automotive aftermarket with a broad range of accessory and recreational-vehicle products.
该公司为全国汽车零配件市场提供各种零配件和休闲旅游车产品。
3. Up to now automotive aftermarket of China has been enlarging, but the level of Chinese automotive aftermarket still fall behind compared with the developed countries.
我国的汽车售后市场发展至今已初具规模, 但与发达国家相比总体水平依然相对落后.
4. Our North American Automotive Operations are headed by talented executives.
我们的北美汽车业务部是由富有才干的经理人员来领导的.
5. The automotive industry is the mainstay of the country's economy.