"railways" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 铁路

Definition

铁路是供火车行驶的轨道、系统和管理组织，通常用来长距离运送人员或货物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

铁路在中文通常指所有火车线路和相关组织，常见于正式和新闻用语。美式英语用 'railroads'，英式为 'railways'。

Examples

Many countries have extensive railways connecting major cities.

许多国家有连接主要城市的庞大**铁路**网络。

India's railways are among the busiest in the world.

印度的**铁路**是世界上最繁忙的之一。

The railways transport both people and goods.

**铁路**运送人和货物。

Many towns grew rapidly after the railways arrived.

许多城镇因为**铁路**到来而快速发展。

The government plans to modernize the railways over the next decade.

政府计划在未来十年内现代化**铁路**。

He’s fascinated by old railways and often collects vintage train tickets.

他对老**铁路**很着迷，经常收集老火车票。