subway

• Существительное, обозначающее подземную электрическую железнодорожную систему в городе или пешеходный тоннель под дорогой или железной дорогой.

A noun referring to an underground electric railway system in a city, or a pedestrian tunnel beneath a road or railway.

1. Underground railwayA2formalamerican

   An electric railway system that runs in tunnels below the ground, typically in a city.

   Метро

   • I take the subway to work every morning.
   • The subway station is just two blocks away.
   • New York City has one of the largest subway systems in the world.

   Synonymsmetrotubeunderground

2. Pedestrian underpassB1formalbritish

   An underground passage that allows people to cross a busy road or railway safely.

   Подземный переход

   • Use the subway to cross the busy intersection.
   • The subway connects the two sides of the highway.
   • A new subway was built under the railway tracks for pedestrians.

   Synonymstunnelunderpass