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Public Transportation Vocabulary - High-speed Train

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Public Transportation Vocabulary
high-speed train

a train that travels much faster than normal trains, often over 250 km/h

Ex: The high-speed train got us to the city in under two hours. 
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train
train
[noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train. 
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to run
to run
[Verb]

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

Ex: The train runs through the countryside every morning, stopping at several stations along the way. 
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track
track
[noun]

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

Ex: Tracks are essential for guiding trains along their journey, ensuring they stay on course from start to finish. 
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smooth
smooth
[Adjective]

characterized by a continuous and even movement

Ex: The car's smooth ride made the long journey enjoyable. 
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bullet train

a high-speed passenger train known for its streamlined design and rapid travel times

Ex: She was excited to experience her first ride on a bullet train. 
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to travel or move in a specific manner or direction

Ex: The train was going too slowly, causing delays for the passengers. 
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up to
up to
[preposition]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

Ex: The restaurant can accommodate up to 5 people at each table. 
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airplane
airplane
[noun]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

Ex: I always feel excited when the airplane takes off. 
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electricity

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

Ex: During the storm, we lost electricity for a few hours. 
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environment

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

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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straight
straight
[Adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: The ball flew straight into the goal without touching the ground. 
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shaking
shaking
[noun]

a shaky motion

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crossing
crossing
[noun]

the place where two streets or roads cross each other

Ex: The traffic light turned green, allowing vehicles to proceed through the busy crossing. 
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ride
ride
[noun]

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

Ex: She enjoyed a peaceful ride through the countryside on her horse, savoring the fresh air and scenic views. 
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space
space
[noun]

an area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use

Ex: There was no space left on the whiteboard to write additional notes. 
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passenger
passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips. 
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bathroom
bathroom
[noun]

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

Ex: He took a refreshing shower in the bathroom after a long day. 
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magnetic levitation

a transportation system that uses magnetic fields to propel vehicles without contact with the ground

Ex: The magnetic levitation train glided smoothly along the track at incredible speeds. 
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magnet
magnet
[noun]

an object that produces an invisible field capable of attracting certain metals without physical contact

Ex: At school we played with magnets and saw how they push and pull metal pieces on a sheet. 
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to float
to float
[Verb]

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

Ex: As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond. 
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