Y: I turn the key, the engine ignites.

Y：我拧车钥匙，引擎发动。

youdao

I turn on the engine impatiently. I'm fiddling with the radio when I hear something.

我不耐烦地开着发动机，调试电台听着一些东西。

youdao

I tried to start it again, but the engine wouldn't turn over.

我努力重新发动引擎，但就是不行。

youdao

Inside the car, they should open a window a little for fresh air and turn on the engine for ten or fifteen minutes every hour for heat.

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