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Alleys Meaning in English

word · lemma: alley

ˈæɫiz
AL-leez
ˈælɪz
AL-iz

释义

Narrow streets or passageways, usually running between buildings, often in a city or town. 'Alley' can also refer to the lanes in a bowling alley.

用法与细微差别

Often used in the plural as "back alleys." Common in cities and sometimes seen as mysterious or unsafe at night. Not to be confused with "valley." In sports, "alley" refers to the lane in bowling or in tennis (side area).

例句

Many cats hide in the alleys behind the houses.

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The old city is full of narrow alleys.

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Kids sometimes play soccer in the alleys near their homes.

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The restaurant is hidden down one of those tiny alleys; you’d never find it by accident.

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He doesn’t like walking through dark alleys at night.

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We explored the winding alleys until we found a cute café.

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