street
含义: A public road in a city or town with buildings on one or both sides
Street refers to a road in a town or city, typically with buildings along it. 'High street' in Britain is the main shopping street. 'Street smart' means having practical knowledge for city life. 'On the street' can mean homeless. 'The man on the street' refers to ordinary people.
例句
- She lives on a quiet street near the park. 她住在公园附近一条安静的街道上。Ella vive en una calle tranquila cerca del parque.彼女は公園近くの静かな通りに住んでいます。그녀는 공원 근처의 조용한 거리에 살고 있습니다.
- The shops on the high street close at six. 商业街上的商店六点关门。Las tiendas de la calle principal cierran a las seis.メインストリートの店は6時に閉まります。번화가의 상점들은 6시에 문을 닫습니다.
- I grew up on the streets of London. 我在伦敦的街头长大。Crecí en las calles de Londres.私はロンドンの路上で育ちました。저는 런던의 거리에서 자랐습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'strǣt', from Latin 'strata via' meaning 'paved road' — 'strata' (spread, laid down) + 'via' (road). Borrowed very early from Latin, reflecting Roman road-building across Britain.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Latin 'strata via' meaning paved road. The Romans built extensive paved roads throughout their empire, and the word for these surfaces became the English word for urban roads.
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