| 单词 | public transport |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspublic transport public transport n. transport available for public use; a transport system (of buses, trains, etc.) that runs on fixed routes at set times and may be used by anyone with a valid ticket or pass.Now uncommon in North American use; cf. public transit n., public transportation n. ΘΚΠ society > travel > transport > transport or conveyance in a vehicle > public passenger transport > [noun] public transportation1851 public transit1853 public transport1859 transit1867 mass transit1925 1859 Sci. Amer. 29 Jan. 172/1 The removal of any difficulties which stand in the way of entire success in this system of public transport. 1955 B. Pym Less than Angels x. 126 The vague but confident tone of one who never has to worry about getting to places or to rely on the uncertainties of public transport. 1961 E. Waugh Unconditional Surrender i. i. 23 I'll drop you back at your office. Can't have you using public transport on your birthday. 1997 BBC Top Gear Mag. Nov. 171/3 If we all start using public transport when the arteries become blocked, anarchy will descend. < as lemmas |
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