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safety island

/ˈseɪfti ˈaɪlənd/

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/ˈseɪfti ˈaɪlənd/B1formalamerican
  • ruПриподнятая или обозначенная зона посередине дороги, где пешеходы могут безопасно стоять, ожидая возможности перейти оставшиеся полосы движения.

A raised or marked area in the middle of a road where pedestrians can stand safely while waiting to cross the remaining lanes of traffic.

  1. Traffic refugeA2formalamerican

    A raised area in the middle of a road where pedestrians can stand safely while crossing.

    ruОстровок безопасности

    • The children waited on the safety island before crossing the second lane.
    • A safety island is often placed at busy intersections.
    • She stood on the safety island to avoid the oncoming traffic.