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Pavements Meaning in English

word · lemma: pavement

ˈpeɪvmənts
PAYV-muhnts
pˈeɪvmənts
PAYV-muhnts

释义

Flat, usually hard surfaces at the side of a road where people walk; also refers generally to paved surfaces.

用法与细微差别

"Pavements" is British English for sidewalks (American English). It usually refers to walkways along roads, but can mean any paved area. Do not confuse with 'road' or 'street'.

例句

Children walk on the pavements to go to school.

basic

Bicycles should not be on the pavements.

basic

There are trees planted along the pavements.

basic

After the rain, the pavements were slippery and shiny.

natural

Street artists sometimes draw pictures on the pavements in busy cities.

natural

People crowded the pavements to watch the parade pass by.

natural