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今天学学开车吧！

Xavier: Look out! Put your foot on the brake! Xavier：小心！把脚放到刹车上！ Brandy: I am braking. Brandy：我在踩刹车。 Xavier: No, your foot is on the gas pedal! Xavier：没有，你的脚在油门上！ Brandy: Oh. Theres the br