switchback
US /ˈswɪtʃ.bæk/
UK /ˈswɪtʃ.bæk/
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之字形弯道, 发夹弯
a road, path, or railway with a series of sharp turns, each reversing the general direction of travel, used for climbing or descending a steep gradient
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The mountain road was full of dangerous switchbacks.
山路充满了危险的之字形弯道。
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Hikers often encounter switchbacks on steep trails.
徒步旅行者在陡峭的小径上经常遇到之字形弯道。
1.
修成之字形, 蜿蜒而上
to make a road, path, or railway with a series of sharp turns
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Engineers had to switchback the railway line to navigate the steep terrain.
工程师们不得不将铁路线修成之字形以应对陡峭的地形。
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The trail was designed to switchback up the mountain, making the ascent less strenuous.
这条小径被设计成之字形上山，使攀登不那么费力。