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2005.03.18(Review of 2004.09.28 edition)

When we meet again, it will be spring! Let's greet the season with smiles and song, shall we? Until then, we have some loose ends to take care of - namely, the last WordMaster edition of winter 2005, which we present to you now!

Today's Lesson
RAILROAD CROSSING   踏み切り

Explanation

  • A railroad crossing is a place where a road crosses train tracks.
  • railroad crossing は、道路と電車の線路が交差している場所、つまり、踏み切りのことです。

examples

  1. At most railroad crossings, the barriers come down a few seconds after the warning lights begin to flash.
  2. I've had to wait as long as ten minutes at this railroad crossing before being able to cross.
  3. I failed my driving test because I forgot to stop at a railroad crossing.

英会話レッスンTake the long weekend slow and easy!