Definitions
n. An urban railway system that runs mainly underground.
地铁（美式）
n. A passage allowing people to walk beneath a road.
地下人行通道（英式）
Example
We took the subway to the museum this morning.
今天上午我们乘地铁去了博物馆。
Expanding subway networks can ease traffic congestion, provided that services remain affordable and accessible to local residents.
扩建地铁网络可以缓解交通拥堵，前提是当地居民能够负担票价并方便地使用服务。
Collocations
- take the subway
- subway station
- subway line
- pedestrian subway
Usage tip
美式指地铁；英式常指地下人行通道。
FAQ
- What does subway mean?
- An urban railway system that runs mainly underground. A passage allowing people to walk beneath a road.
- How is subway pronounced?
- UK /ˈsʌbweɪ/, US /ˈsʌbweɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
