| 词汇 | slow-lane |
| 释义 | slow lane noun[ Cusually singular ] uk /ˈsləʊ ˌleɪn/ us /ˈsloʊ ˌleɪn/ the lane(= a strip of road) where vehicles travel at the slowest speed, on a main road that has more than one lane in each direction: 慢车道 Truck drivers are required by law to remain in the slow lane.法律规定，卡车司机必须保持在慢车道上行驶。 a situation in which life is not exciting or full of activity and success, but also not full of stress(= worry): （人生）放慢脚步 She says that since her retirement she is enjoying life in the slow lane. He's 86 but he shows no sign of easing into the slow lane.他已经86岁了，但没有表现出让人生放慢脚步的迹象。 a situation in which progress is only being made slowly: （进展）放缓 The country is expected to remain in the slow lane of economic recovery.预计该国经济复苏仍将缓慢。 There is a large central avenue for two-way rapid-bus traffic which is flanked by slow lanes for cars making short local trips. Families who give up their cars often appreciate the savings - and their life in the slow lane. They seemed to be planning a two-speed Europe, with Ireland "invited" to move out of the way into the slow lane. The country is seen as being in the slow lane when it comes to environmental policy. Road surfaces & features asphalt asphalting bike lane bitumen black spot cycle lane cycle track double yellow line dropped kerb fast lane pavement paver paving stone potholed pull someone in tarmac tight turn traffic island unploughed verge You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Calming and relaxing Failing and doing badly Comparefast lane |
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