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smoking compartment

/ˈsməʊkɪŋ kəmˈpɑːtmənt/

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/ˈsməʊkɪŋ kəmˈpɑːtmənt/B1formalobsolete
  • ruСпециально отведённое место в поезде, на корабле или другом общественном транспорте, где исторически разрешалось курить. Этот термин сейчас в значительной степени устарел из-за повсеместных запретов на курение в общественных местах.

A designated area on a train, ship, or other public transport where smoking was historically permitted. This term is now largely obsolete due to widespread smoking bans in public spaces.

  1. Designated smoking area on a trainB2formal

    A separate section or room on a train, historically designated for passengers who wish to smoke.

    ruКупе для курения

    • He moved to the smoking compartment to light his cigar.
    • The smoking compartment was located at the end of the carriage.
    • Smoking compartments were common on long-distance trains in the past.