Definitions
n. a steel track for trains, or transport by train
铁轨；铁路运输
n. a horizontal bar used for support or as a barrier
栏杆；扶手；横杆
v. to complain angrily and strongly about something
愤怒抱怨；严厉指责
Example
We travelled by rail through the snowy mountains.
我们乘火车穿过了白雪覆盖的群山。
Investment in rail infrastructure can reduce road congestion and provide a cleaner alternative to domestic flights.
投资铁路基础设施可以缓解道路拥堵，并提供比国内航班更环保的出行选择。
Collocations
- travel by rail
- rail network
- hold onto the rail
- rail against
Word family
- railing (n.)
Usage tip
by rail表示乘火车，不加冠词；动词常接against。
FAQ
- What does rail mean?
- a steel track for trains, or transport by train a horizontal bar used for support or as a barrier to complain angrily and strongly about something
- How is rail pronounced?
- UK /reɪl/, US /reɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
