escalator
/ˈeskəleɪtə/ · /ˈeskəleɪtər/
CEFR level B1Topic CityWord #3163 in the learning path
自动扶梯
Definitions
n. moving stairs that carry people between floors
自动扶梯
Example
Hold the handrail while you ride the escalator upstairs.
乘自动扶梯上楼时，请扶好扶手。
Although escalators improve passenger flow in stations, lifts are essential for travellers who use wheelchairs.
尽管自动扶梯能改善车站的客流通行情况，但对使用轮椅的旅客而言，电梯必不可少。
Collocations
- take the escalator
- an upward escalator
- escalator handrail
Usage tip
escalator是自动扶梯；lift是厢式电梯。
FAQ
- What does escalator mean?
- moving stairs that carry people between floors
- How is escalator pronounced?
- UK /ˈeskəleɪtə/, US /ˈeskəleɪtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
