
interchange
词源
源自中古英语 'entrechaungen',由古法语 'entrechangier' 演变而来,结合了 'entre-'(相互)和 'changier'(改变)。
noun
❶ 指两条或多条道路、线路等交汇处,允许车辆或行人互相转换方向或路线的设施。
“The highway interchange was designed to reduce traffic congestion.”
(这个高速公路立交桥的设计是为了减少交通拥堵。)
“We took the wrong exit at the interchange and got lost.”
(我们在立交桥走错了出口,结果迷路了。)
❶ 指思想、信息或物品的相互交换或交流。
“There was a lively interchange of ideas during the meeting.”
(会议期间大家热烈地交换了想法。)
“Cultural interchange between the two countries has increased in recent years.”
(近年来两国之间的文化交流有所增加。)
verb
❶ 指两个或多个人或物之间互相交换位置、角色或物品。
“The two teams will interchange players to balance the game.”
(两支球队将交换球员以使比赛更加平衡。)
“We interchanged our seats so everyone could have a better view.”
(我们互换了座位,这样每个人都能看得更清楚。)
常见短语
interchange of ideas — 指人们之间思想的交流与分享,常用于描述讨论或会议中的互动。
“The conference provided a great opportunity for the interchange of ideas among experts.”
(这次会议为专家们提供了思想交流的绝佳机会。)
interchange station — 指交通枢纽站,乘客可以在此换乘不同的交通工具或线路。
“The new interchange station will connect the subway and bus systems.”
(新的换乘站将连接地铁和公交系统。)