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broad gauge

/brɔːd ɡeɪdʒ/

翻译: 指铁路轨距大于标准轨距1435毫米(4英尺8.5英寸)的宽轨距,常用于重载货运或高速铁路以提高稳定性和运输能力。

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/brɔːd ɡeɪdʒ/C1formaltechnical
  • zh指铁路轨距大于标准轨距1435毫米(4英尺8.5英寸)的宽轨距,常用于重载货运或高速铁路以提高稳定性和运输能力。

A railway track gauge wider than the standard 1,435 mm (4 ft 8.5 in), typically used for greater stability and capacity in heavy freight or high-speed rail systems.

  1. Railway track widthC1formal

    A railway track gauge wider than the standard gauge of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8.5 in).

    zh宽轨

    • Broad gauge railways are common in India and Russia.
    • The new line was built using broad gauge to accommodate larger trains.
    • Engineers debated the advantages of broad gauge versus standard gauge.
  2. Wide range or scopeC1formal

    A broad or comprehensive approach to something; a wide perspective.

    zh广阔范围

    • The report took a broad gauge of the economic situation.
    • His analysis uses a broad gauge, considering many factors.
    • We need a broad gauge of public opinion before making a decision.