"I honestly can see a time when there are no supercars, and when the hybrid eco electric lentil you are allowed to drive to work every other day is governed by spy satellites to 20 mph"
(Jeremy Clarkson, "The end of it all", Top Gear magazine).
My question is about that "lentil" - is this some kind of informal synonym for a gizmo or a contraption?
Or maybe Clarkson wants to say that those future vehicles will be powered by lentil beans?
I would be very grateful if someone could address this issue.
(Jeremy Clarkson, "The end of it all", Top Gear magazine).
My question is about that "lentil" - is this some kind of informal synonym for a gizmo or a contraption?
Or maybe Clarkson wants to say that those future vehicles will be powered by lentil beans?
I would be very grateful if someone could address this issue.