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单词 left lane
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Definition of left lane in English:

left lane

noun lɛft ˈleɪn
North American
  • (A) A lane used for turning left against oncoming traffic. (b) A traffic lane on the far left-hand side of a highway or freeway, intended for drivers who wish to overtake slower vehicles; a passing lane.

adjective lɛft ˈleɪn
North American
  • Designating a driver who uses the left lane of a highway or freeway not just for overtaking but for driving at a steady speed at or below the speed limit with the result of impeding traffic flow, as "left-lane bandit", "left-lane driver", "left-lane hog", etc.

Origin

1920s. From left + lane.

 
 

Definition of left lane in US English:

left lane

nounlɛft ˈleɪn
North American
  • (A) A lane used for turning left against oncoming traffic. (b) A traffic lane on the far left-hand side of a highway or freeway, intended for drivers who wish to overtake slower vehicles; a passing lane.

adjectivelɛft ˈleɪn
North American
  • Designating a driver who uses the left lane of a highway or freeway not just for overtaking but for driving at a steady speed at or below the speed limit with the result of impeding traffic flow, as "left-lane bandit", "left-lane driver", "left-lane hog", etc.

Origin

1920s. From left + lane.

 
 
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