kerb

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Meaning: curb

路缘石
bordillo
縁石(えんせき)
연석 (도로 가장자리)

The edge of the pavement. British spelling is 'kerb,' American is 'curb.'

人行道的边缘。英式英语拼作'kerb',美式英语拼作'curb'。
El borde de la acera. En inglés británico se escribe 'kerb' y en inglés americano 'curb'.
歩道の端。イギリス英語では「kerb」、アメリカ英語では「curb」と綴る。
인도의 가장자리. 영국식 철자는 'kerb', 미국식은 'curb'이다.

Examples

  1. Wait at the kerb before crossing.
    过马路前在路缘等一下。
    Espera en el bordillo antes de cruzar.
    渡る前に縁石のところで待って。
    건너기 전에 연석에서 기다려.
  2. He parked with two wheels on the kerb.
    他两个轮子骑在路缘上停了车。
    Aparcó con dos ruedas sobre el bordillo.
    彼は2つのタイヤが縁石に乗った状態で駐車した。
    그는 바퀴 두 개가 연석 위에 올라간 채로 주차했어.
  3. Mind the kerb - it's quite high.
    注意路缘——挺高的。
    Cuidado con el bordillo, es bastante alto.
    縁石に気をつけて——かなり高いよ。
    연석 조심해—꽤 높아.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: roads, walking

Tone: matter-of-fact

✓ Do Say

  • Describe road edges
    描述路边的情况时使用
    para describir los bordes de la carretera
    道路の端について話すとき
    도로 가장자리를 설명할 때

✗ Don't Say

  • American spelling is curb
    美式英语拼作'curb'
    En inglés americano se dice 'curb'
    アメリカ英語では「curb」と綴る
    미국식 철자는 curb

Origin & History

From Latin 'curvus' meaning curved. British spelling is kerb, American is curb.

Cultural Context

Era: timeless

Generation: all ages

Social background: all

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