"crossing" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 路口
• 人行横道

Definition

crossing 指道路、小路或铁路线相交的地方，或人们可以从一边走到另一边的地方。它常指人行横道或道路交叉口。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词常见于标志和交通语境，如 'pedestrian crossing'、'railway crossing' 和 'level crossing'。它既可以指过马路的地方，也可以指道路交叉处，所以要看上下文。表示路口时，有时 'intersection' 或 'crossroads' 更自然。

Examples

We waited at the crossing until the light turned green.

我们在**路口**等到绿灯亮了。

The children used the crossing to get to school safely.

孩子们走**人行横道**，安全地到了学校。

There is a railway crossing near my house.

我家附近有一个铁路**道口**。

Turn left at the next crossing, and you’ll see the café on your right.

在下一个**路口**左转，你就会看到咖啡馆在你的右边。

Be careful—that crossing is always busy after work.

小心——那个**路口**下班后总是很繁忙。

The train was delayed because a truck got stuck at the crossing.

火车晚点了，因为一辆卡车卡在了铁路**道口**。