"beltway" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 环城公路

Definition

环城公路是围绕城市外围的高速公路，让车辆避开市中心。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Beltway' 主要用于美国英语。与英国用的 'ring road' 概念类似，常用于都市周边的高速公路。美式口语 'inside the Beltway' 还指美国政治圈内部。

Examples

The city built a new beltway to reduce downtown traffic.

这座城市修建了一条新的**环城公路**以减少市中心的交通。

Trucks use the beltway to avoid city streets.

卡车使用**环城公路**来避开市内道路。

Our house is near the beltway.

我们家在**环城公路**附近。

It takes less time to drive around the beltway than through the city during rush hour.

高峰时段走**环城公路**比穿过市区快。

After missing my exit, I ended up making a full loop on the beltway.

错过出口后，我在**环城公路**上绕了一整圈。

Traffic reporters always mention the beltway when there’s an accident or delay.

每当发生事故或延误，交通播报员总会提到**环城公路**。