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Public Transportation Vocabulary - Subway

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Public Transportation Vocabulary
subway
subway
[noun]

an underground tunnel or path that people can use to cross a road, railway, etc.

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public transportation

the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies

Ex: The public transportation options in the city are affordable and reliable .
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to run
to run
[Verb]

(of a train) to travel along a track on wheels, carrying passengers or goods

Ex: Tomorrow, the train will run on a modified schedule due to track maintenance in the early morning hours.
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track
track
[noun]

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

Ex: Whether for freight or passenger transport , tracks play a vital role in the functioning of railway systems worldwide .
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underground
underground
[Adjective]

situated, operating, or existing beneath the surface of the ground

Ex: The underground water pipes supply homes with fresh water .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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London
London
[noun]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

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to power
to power
[Verb]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

Ex: Electric cars are powered by rechargeable batteries , making them an eco-friendly transportation option .
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steam engine

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: Early steam engines worked by moving pistons with steam .
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to [get] stuck
to get stuck
[phrase]

to become physically unable to leave or escape from a place or situation

Ex: He was surprised to find himself unable to escape from the small space under the desk where he had gotten stuck.
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning .
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electric
electric
[Adjective]

relating to, produced by, or using electricity

Ex: Our camping trip was made much easier with the help of an electric lantern to light our way at night .
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electric train

a train powered by electricity instead of fuel like diesel or coal

Ex: We watched the electric train speed through the city .
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steam train

a type of train powered by steam engine that uses steam pressure to move

Ex: She read a novel set in the era of steam trains.
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New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

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line
line
[noun]

the track or route along which a train travels

Ex: The rail company upgraded the main line.
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station
station
[noun]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

Ex: The train station is busy during rush hour.
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients to reduce the calorie content of the dish .
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment.
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to produce

to cause or bring about something

Ex: These reforms will produce little change .
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .
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Tube
Tube
[noun]

a railway that operates underground, typically in a city

Ex: The London Tube is one of the oldest underground railways.
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paris
paris
[noun]

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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metro
metro
[noun]

an underground railway system designed for public transportation within a city

Ex: The Paris Metro is one of the oldest and most extensive underground systems in the world.
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Tokyo
Tokyo
[noun]

the capital city of Japan, best known for its advanced technology, fashion, food, and entertainment

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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: This dish has a unique flavor combination that is surprisingly good .
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to ride
to ride
[Verb]

to travel in a vehicle such as a bus, car, etc.

Ex: As a tourist in the city , she chose to ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to explore the famous landmarks .
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .
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istanbul
istanbul
[noun]

the largest city and former capital of Turkey; rebuilt on the site of ancient Byzantium by Constantine I in the fourth century; renamed Constantinople by Constantine who made it the capital of the Byzantine Empire; now the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church

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Turkey
Turkey
[noun]

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

Ex: We 're planning a trip to Turkey next summer .
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