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源自英语 'rail'(铁轨)和 'way'(道路),字面意思为“铁轨道路”。
❶ 铁路,指铺设铁轨供火车行驶的轨道系统,包括轨道、车站及相关设施。
“The railway connects the two major cities.”
(这条铁路连接了两座主要城市。)
“They are building a new railway to improve transportation.”
(他们正在修建一条新铁路以改善交通。)
railway station — 火车站,指供火车停靠和乘客上下车的场所,通常设有售票处和候车区。
“I will meet you at the railway station at 3 PM.”
(我下午3点在火车站接你。)
underground railway — 地铁,指在城市地下运行的铁路系统,用于快速运输乘客。
“The underground railway is the fastest way to get downtown.”
(地铁是去市中心最快的方式。)