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职业教师What is the meaning of high test?
In one of the episodes of the Sipmsons a waitress comes to Homer and they have this dialogue - A little more high test, darlin'? - Sure thing, Gwen. Then he pours him some coffe.
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2015年12月13日 14:46
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Gasoline octane is measured by performing a test in a standardized engine. "High test" gas means gas that, when tested, proved to have a high octane rating.
In the days before self-service gas stations, the attendant would ask you "Regular or high-test?" (Nowadays I think the question would more likely be phrased "regular or premium;" and in the really old days, "Regular or ethyl?")
So, "high-test" gasoline means high-octane gasoline that gives more power in high-performance engines.
It has become a common joke to refer to (ordinary) coffee with caffeine, rather than decaf, as "high-test."
2015年12月13日
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Premium gasoline, or high octane gasoline, is also called high test gasoline. High test coffee means very strong coffee.
2015年12月13日
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It just means the darkest coffee (strong) because they need a lot of caffeine. its not commonly used. i had to look it up and i'm a native speaker. don't worry too much about it
2015年12月13日
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