"jaywalking" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 亂過馬路

Definition

“Jaywalking”指在沒有遵守交通規則、不走人行橫道或紅燈時違規穿越馬路。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於美語口語，多見於美國、加拿大。不是所有國家都禁止 jaywalking，常見用法有“被罰 jaywalking”、“因 jaywalking 喫罰單”。

Examples

Jaywalking is not allowed in this city.

這個城市禁止**亂過馬路**。

He was fined for jaywalking yesterday.

他昨天因**亂過馬路**被罰款。

You should use the crosswalk to avoid jaywalking.

你應該走人行橫道，避免**亂過馬路**。

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

她沒注意標誌，不自覺就**亂過馬路**了。

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

被抓到**亂過馬路**會很尷尬，尤其是有警察的時候。

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**亂過馬路**其實會被罰錢。