Lorry
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定义
a lorry: 卡车
Pronunciation examples
UK: Look at that big red lorry!
US: In the United States, a "lorry" is called a "truck".
示例
- "Locals were treated to a free firework display yesterday when a lorry containing perfumes crashed near a beach and burst into flames."
- "Perfume Lorry Explodes on Beach"
练习 1
In the UK, a bus which travels over a long distance is commonly called:
In the UK, a bus which travels over a long distance is commonly called:
"Truck" is not the best choice. A "truck" is a large motor vehicle used for transporting big quantities of goods from one place to another. This term is more common in American English than British English.
"Coach" is the right answer. In British English, "buses" transport passengers within a city, whereas "coaches" travel between cities, and you often have to buy your ticket in advance. In the UK, Greendog Buses would be referred to as "coaches"!
This is not the best choice. A "car" is a small, private vehicle or taxi. Most "cars" only have room for four people. This term is used in both the UK and US, and is not the British equivalent of "long-distance bus".
"Lorry" is not the best choice. A "lorry" is a large motor vehicle used for transporting big quantities of goods from one place to another. This term is more common in British English than American English, but does not share the same meaning as "bus".
