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roadside

UK //ˈrəʊd.saɪd//US //ˈroʊd.saɪd//

词源

复合词,源自中古英语 'road'(道路) + 'side'(边),约14世纪开始使用。

noun

❶ 指道路两侧的区域,通常包括路肩、绿化带或临时停车带等,是车辆行驶区域之外的公共空间。

“We stopped at a roadside cafe for lunch.”

(我们在路边的小餐馆停下来吃午饭。)

“Wildflowers were growing along the roadside.”

(野花沿着路边生长。)

同义词:wayside, shoulder, verge, curbside

adjective

❶ 形容位于道路旁或与道路相邻的事物,常用于描述服务设施或自然景观的位置特征。

“The roadside diner was famous for its pies.”

(这家路边餐厅以馅饼闻名。)

“We noticed many roadside attractions during our trip.”

(旅途中我们注意到许多路边景点。)

同义词:adjacent to the road, by the road

常见短语

roadside assistance — 指为故障车辆提供的紧急道路救援服务,通常包括拖车、换胎、加油等帮助。

“Our insurance includes 24-hour roadside assistance.”

(我们的保险包含24小时道路救援服务。)

roadside attraction — 指位于公路沿线吸引游客停留的独特景点,常具有当地特色或奇观性质。

“The giant dinosaur statue is a popular roadside attraction.”

(巨大的恐龙雕像是个受欢迎的路边景点。)