Cloverleaf Meaning in English
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释义
A cloverleaf is a type of plant with three or four leaves, or a road interchange designed in a shape similar to the plant that allows traffic to flow between highways without crossing paths directly.
用法与细微差别
'Cloverleaf' refers both to the plant (often associated with luck in its four-leaf form) and to a highway interchange. In traffic, it's mainly used in North America. Be clear from context whether you mean the plant or the road structure.
例句
I found a cloverleaf in the park.
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The highways meet at a cloverleaf.
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A four-leaf cloverleaf is very rare.
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Take the next exit at the cloverleaf—it's the easiest way downtown.
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She wore a necklace with a tiny gold cloverleaf for good luck.
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Traffic can get confusing around a big cloverleaf during rush hour.
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