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隧道
suì dào
Meaning
- tunnel
Definition
隧道是指在地下或山体中开凿的通道，通常用于道路交通、铁路、地铁、水路或管道等。
A tunnel is an underground or underwater passage, typically used for road traffic, railways, subways, waterways, or pipelines.
Usage
“隧道”一词常用于描述地下交通设施，也可比喻为一种通道或途径。
The word 'tunnel' is commonly used to describe underground transportation facilities, and can also be used metaphorically to refer to a passage or pathway.
Examples
- 1 这条隧道连接了两座城市，大大缩短了行车时间。（This tunnel connects two cities, greatly reducing travel time.）
- 2 工人们正在挖掘一条新的地铁隧道。（Workers are digging a new subway tunnel.）
- 3 穿过这条隧道，你就会看到一片美丽的山谷。（After going through this tunnel, you will see a beautiful valley.）
- 4 在隧道里开车时，一定要打开车灯。（When driving in a tunnel, be sure to turn on your headlights.）
- 5 这个项目需要建设一条长达10公里的隧道。（This project requires constructing a tunnel that is 10 kilometers long.）
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