| 单词 | by road |
| 释义 | > as lemmasby road c. The road regarded as a mode of travel; the system or network of roads. Frequently in by road. Π 1828 Amer. Jrnl. Sci. 13 353 The distance between the cities of New-York and New-Haven, by road, is the same, whether the road be wide or narrow. 1863 Morning Star 21 May The Derby Days, when blue veils and siphonias..have been the main characteristics of the journey by road. 1942 A. D. Wood & T. G. Linn Plywoods vi. 179 From the [North American Pacific Coast] forests the ‘peeler’ logs, in lengths up to 40 feet, are conveyed by water, rail or road to the plywood mills. 1966 Evening Standard 2 Mar. 11/5 Most of her cargo space will now be devoted to 20 and 40 ft. containers which can be handled easily on road or rail. 2002 Eastern Eye 26 July 18/2 When I got [read go] to Manchester usually it's a toss up between road or rail. This time I'm training it up there. < as lemmas |
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