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源自早期现代英语 'rail'(铁轨)和 'road'(道路),字面意思是'轨道道路'。
❶ 铁路系统,指由铁轨、车站和相关设施组成的交通网络,用于火车运输乘客和货物。
“The railroad connects major cities across the country.”
(这条铁路连接了全国的主要城市。)
“They built a new railroad through the mountains.”
(他们修建了一条穿过山区的新铁路。)
❶ 强迫或催促某人快速做某事,通常没有给予足够的时间或考虑。
“They tried to railroad the bill through Congress without proper debate.”
(他们试图未经充分辩论就强行通过这项法案。)
“Don't let them railroad you into signing the contract.”
(别让他们强迫你签合同。)
railroad crossing — 铁路道口,指道路与铁路相交的地方,通常设有警示标志和栏杆。
“Always stop at a railroad crossing when the lights are flashing.”
(当铁路道口的灯闪烁时,一定要停下来。)
railroad track — 铁轨,指火车行驶的金属轨道。
“The children were warned not to play near the railroad tracks.”
(孩子们被警告不要在铁轨附近玩耍。)