词汇 | volkswagen |
词源 | Volkswagen. Hitler himself drove (or had himself driven) in a Mercedes, but he ordered this little car, costing about $250, built for the little man. The first Volkswagen, “people’s car” in German, with its air-cooled rear engine, was made in 1936. The VW has become one of the best-selling cars around the world, but some people refuse to buy it because of its history. |
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