railroad
US /ˈreɪl.roʊd/
UK /ˈreɪl.roʊd/
1.
铁路, 铁路线
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.
火车沿着铁路线行驶。
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Building a new railroad will connect distant cities.
修建一条新铁路将连接遥远的城市。
2.
铁路系统, 铁路运输
a system of transport using trains on tracks
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The country's railroad system is extensive.
该国的铁路系统很发达。
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Many goods are transported by railroad.
许多货物通过铁路运输。
1.
强行通过, 强迫
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.
委员会试图在没有适当辩论的情况下强行通过新政策。
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He felt they were trying to railroad him into signing the contract.
他觉得他们正试图强迫他签署合同。