Surface streets
含义: Regular city streets as opposed to freeways — used when choosing to avoid highway traffic.
In car-centric California, the distinction between freeways and surface streets is a daily decision. 'Taking surface streets' means driving on regular roads instead of the highway, usually to avoid traffic. It's a core part of California driving vocabulary and a constant topic of conversation. Google Maps might say 45 minutes on the freeway, but a savvy local knows surface streets might be faster.
例句
- The freeway is backed up — let's take surface streets. 高速公路堵死了——咱们走普通街道吧。La autopista está atascada — vayamos por las calles normales.フリーウェイが詰まってる — 一般道で行こう。프리웨이가 막혀 — 일반 도로로 가자.
- Surface streets are actually faster this time of day. 这个时间段走普通街道其实更快。A esta hora del día, las calles normales son más rápidas en realidad.この時間帯は実は一般道の方が早いよ。이 시간대에는 사실 일반 도로가 더 빨라.
- I always take surface streets to avoid the 405 during rush hour. 高峰期我总是走普通街道来避开405号公路。Siempre voy por las calles normales para evitar la 405 en hora punta.ラッシュアワーのthe 405を避けるために、いつも一般道で行くんだ。러시아워에 the 405를 피하려고 항상 일반 도로로 다녀.
发音
用法指南
语境: driving, navigation, commuting
语气: practical, strategic
✓ 正确说法
- Take surface streets — the freeway is a nightmare.走普通街道吧——高速公路简直是噩梦。Ve por las calles normales — la autopista es una pesadilla.一般道で行こう — フリーウェイは最悪だから。일반 도로로 가자 — 프리웨이는 지옥이야.
- Surface streets will get you there faster.走普通街道会更快到。Las calles normales te llevarán más rápido.一般道の方が早く着くよ。일반 도로로 가는 게 더 빠를 거야.
✗ 错误说法
- The term 'surface streets' is mainly Californian — other states just say 'regular roads' or 'side streets''Surface streets'这个说法主要是加州用语——其他州的人通常说'regular roads'或'side streets'El término 'surface streets' es principalmente californiano — en otros estados simplemente dicen 'regular roads' o 'side streets'「surface streets」という言い方は主にカリフォルニア特有 — 他の州では「regular roads」や「side streets」と言う'Surface streets'는 주로 캘리포니아에서 쓰는 표현이다 — 다른 주에서는 그냥 'regular roads'나 'side streets'라고 한다
起源与历史
A natural distinction that arose from California's extensive freeway system built in the 1950s-60s. As freeway traffic worsened, 'surface streets' became the standard alternative, deeply embedded in California driving culture.
文化背景
Era: 1960s
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: California-wide, especially Southern California
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