"rockaway" in Chinese (Traditional)
羅卡威馬車
Definition
「rockaway」是一種輕便而有頂的馬車,19世紀和20世紀初在美國很流行。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
現代很少使用,多見於歷史、文學或討論古代交通工具時。勿與地名(如 Rockaway Beach)混淆。僅限於歷史語境。
Examples
A rockaway was used to travel around town in the 1800s.
19世紀時,人們用**羅卡威馬車**在城市裡出行。
The wealthy family owned a rockaway.
富裕家庭擁有一輛**羅卡威馬車**。
He painted a picture of an old rockaway.
他畫了一幅舊**羅卡威馬車**的畫。
People used to rent a rockaway for special occasions like weddings.
以前人們在婚禮等特殊場合會租用**羅卡威馬車**。
In old movies, it's common to see a rockaway rolling down the street.
在老電影裡,經常可以看到**羅卡威馬車**在街上駛過。
Historians love to discuss the differences between a rockaway and other carriages of its era.
歷史學家喜歡討論**羅卡威馬車**與同時期其他馬車的不同之處。