🇬🇧🇨🇳 shuttle - 穿梭 : English Lesson

Meaning of "shuttle" ("穿梭"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A shuttle is a type of vehicle, such as a bus, train, or spacecraft, that makes regular trips between two or more places. It is often used to transport people or goods over short distances, like between an airport and a hotel, or between Earth and space.

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My mom says she’s a human shuttle—she just drives me and my siblings everywhere, all the time.

If my school had a shuttle, I’d still be late—just with style.

I wish there was a shuttle between my bed and the fridge. It would be the most useful invention ever.

I tried to take the shuttle to the mall, but it left without me… twice.

The hotel shuttle was free, but the driver played polka music the whole way.

At dawn a tired shuttle cut through gray water, two kids on the shore watching. The shuttle came close, doors opened, and their grandmother stepped out. The shuttle left again, then the shuttle returned with a small dog. Each shuttle trip pulled a fresh cheer from the crowd. The last shuttle brought all of them home; they sighed with relief.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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