🇬🇧🇨🇳 subway - 地铁 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "subway" ("地铁"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A subway is a special train that usually runs in tunnels under the ground, carrying lots of people quickly from one part of a city to another, kind of like a fast, underground school bus for everyone.
I practiced my “serious grown‑up face” on the subway, but I cracked up when I saw my reflection doing it back.
I tried to read a book on the subway, but the train bounced my eyes to a different line every three seconds.
When the subway got crowded, I became a human sandwich between a backpack and a newspaper.
I tried to stand cool and casual on the subway, then it jerked and I invented a new dance move called the “Wobble Penguin.”
Some of the first subways were pulled by tiny underground steam engines, which means people used to ride to work in a secret, smoky train cave under the city.
A girl and her small dog run to the subway. The subway doors open. They sit in the subway car. The subway train moves fast under the big street. The girl holds the dog and smiles. The subway takes them to the park. They step out and feel warm sun. The girl is happy.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: A2 Elementary
This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.
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