branch line
US /ˈbræntʃ laɪn/
UK /ˈbræntʃ laɪn/
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支线, 旁支铁路
a railway line that leaves a main line and goes to a smaller town or area
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The old station is on a branch line that's no longer in use.
那个旧车站位于一条不再使用的支线上。
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Travel on the branch line is often slower but more scenic.
在支线上旅行通常较慢，但风景更优美。