coach

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Meaning: long-distance bus

长途大巴
Autobús de larga distancia.
長距離バス
장거리 버스

A bus designed for longer journeys, with comfortable seats and storage. National Express is a famous coach company.

为长途旅行设计的大巴,座位舒适且有行李存放空间。National Express是著名的长途大巴公司。
Un autobús diseñado para viajes largos, con asientos cómodos y maletero. National Express es una famosa compañía de autocares.
長距離移動用に設計されたバスで、快適な座席と荷物収納スペースがある。ナショナル・エクスプレスが有名な長距離バス会社。
편안한 좌석과 짐칸이 있는 장거리 여행용 버스. National Express는 유명한 장거리 버스 회사이다.

Examples

  1. We're taking the coach to Edinburgh.
    我们坐长途大巴去爱丁堡。
    Vamos a Edimburgo en autocar.
    エディンバラまで長距離バスで行くよ。
    에든버러까지 장거리 버스를 탈 거야.
  2. The coach was cheaper than the train.
    长途大巴比火车便宜。
    El autocar fue más barato que el tren.
    長距離バスの方が電車より安かった。
    장거리 버스가 기차보다 쌌어.
  3. Coach travel takes longer but costs less.
    坐大巴时间更长但更便宜。
    Viajar en autocar lleva más tiempo pero cuesta menos.
    長距離バスは時間はかかるが安い。
    장거리 버스는 시간이 더 걸리지만 비용은 적게 들어.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: transport

Tone: matter-of-fact

✓ Do Say

  • Discuss long-distance bus travel
    讨论长途巴士旅行
    hablar de viajes en autobús de larga distancia
    長距離バス旅行について話す
    장거리 버스 여행에 대해 이야기할 때

✗ Don't Say

  • For city buses
    不用于城市公交
    No se usa para autobuses urbanos
    市内バスには使わない
    시내 버스에는 사용하지 않음

Origin & History

From the original horse-drawn coaches. Now means a long-distance bus.

Cultural Context

Era: timeless

Generation: all ages

Social background: all

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