"crossings" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 过街处
• 人行横道

Definition

供人、车辆或动物穿越道路、铁路或河流的地方，尤其是如人行横道或桥梁等标记好的位置。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于形容实际物理地点，如“铁路过街处”、“人行横道”，常与“铁路”、“人行”、“街道”一起使用。一般不用于比喻意义。

Examples

There are two crossings in front of the school.

学校前面有两个**过街处**。

Always use pedestrian crossings when you cross the street.

过马路时一定要走**人行横道**。

The train stopped at the crossings for safety.

火车为安全在**过街处**停下。

During rush hour, the crossings can get really crowded.

高峰时段，这些**过街处**会非常拥挤。

Some crossings have flashing lights to warn drivers.

有些**过街处**会有闪烁灯警告司机。

With so many crossings on this road, you have to drive really carefully.

这条路有这么多**过街处**，要非常小心驾驶。