"jaywalking" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 乱穿马路

Definition

“Jaywalking”指未经允许或不走人行横道、红灯时违规穿越马路。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

美式英语用语，多用于美国和加拿大。有些国家有“乱穿马路”罚款，有些国家则不严格执行。常用“被抓到 jaywalking”、“因 jaywalking 被罚款”。

Examples

Jaywalking is not allowed in this city.

这座城市禁止**乱穿马路**。

He was fined for jaywalking yesterday.

他昨天因**乱穿马路**被罚了款。

You should use the crosswalk to avoid jaywalking.

你应该走人行横道，以免**乱穿马路**。

She didn't notice the sign and ended up jaywalking without realizing it.

她没注意标志，不自觉地就**乱穿马路**了。

Getting caught jaywalking can be embarrassing, especially when the police are watching.

被抓到**乱穿马路**会很尴尬，特别是有警察在时。

Some people don't realize jaywalking can actually lead to a fine in some cities.

有些人不知道，在某些城市**乱穿马路**其实会被罚款。