pavement
/ˈpeɪvmənt/
CEFR level B1Topic CityWord #1957 in the learning path
人行道（英式）
Definitions
n. A path beside a road for people to walk on.
人行道（英式）
n. The hard surface covering a road or other outdoor area.
硬质路面（美式）
Example
We walked along the pavement beside the busy road.
我们沿着繁忙道路旁的人行道走。
Wider pavements can improve pedestrian safety and make urban neighbourhoods more accessible for wheelchair users.
更宽的人行道可以提高行人安全性，并让轮椅使用者更方便地在城市社区出行。
Collocations
- walk on the pavement
- uneven pavement
- pavement café
Word family
- pave (v.)
- paving (n.)
Synonyms
- sidewalk
Usage tip
英式指人行道；美式常指道路的硬质表面。
FAQ
- What does pavement mean?
- A path beside a road for people to walk on. The hard surface covering a road or other outdoor area.
- How is pavement pronounced?
- UK /ˈpeɪvmənt/, US /ˈpeɪvmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
