railroad
US /ˈreɪl.roʊd/
UK /ˈreɪl.roʊd/
1.
chemin de fer, voie ferrée
a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run
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The train traveled along the railroad tracks.
Le train a voyagé le long des voies ferrées.
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Building a new railroad will connect distant cities.
La construction d'une nouvelle voie ferrée reliera des villes éloignées.
2.
réseau ferroviaire, transport ferroviaire
a system of transport using trains on tracks
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The country's railroad system is extensive.
Le système de chemin de fer du pays est étendu.
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Many goods are transported by railroad.
De nombreuses marchandises sont transportées par chemin de fer.
1.
forcer, faire passer en force
to force (a measure or person) through a process quickly and often unfairly
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The committee tried to railroad the new policy without proper debate.
Le comité a tenté de faire passer la nouvelle politique rapidement et souvent injustement.
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He felt they were trying to railroad him into signing the contract.
Il sentait qu'ils essayaient de le forcer à signer le contrat.