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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: They took a high-speed train from Paris to London.
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train
train
[noun]

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

Ex: The train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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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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smooth
smooth
[Adjective]

characterized by a continuous and even movement

Ex: The smooth movements of the gymnast captivated the audience during her routine .
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bullet train

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

Ex: The bullet train reduced travel time between the two cities significantly .
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to go
to go
[Verb]

to travel or move in a specific manner or direction

Ex: The car was going too fast on the highway .
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up to
up to
[preposition]

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

Ex: You can invite up to ten guests to the party .
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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: The airplane is a fast way to travel long distances .
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electricity

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

Ex: We use electricity to power the lights in our house .
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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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straight
straight
[Adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: The plane flew straight over the mountains , maintaining its course .
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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 police officer directed traffic at the crossing during rush hour to manage congestion effectively .
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ride
ride
[noun]

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

Ex: The taxi ride to the airport was smooth and efficient , allowing them to arrive in time for their flight .
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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 in the parking lot .
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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: The passenger on the cruise ship enjoyed a view of the ocean from her cabin .
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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: She used a hairdryer in the bathroom to dry her hai .
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magnetic levitation

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

Ex: Engineers continue to improve maglev technology for even faster travel.
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magnet
magnet
[noun]

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

Ex: Earth itself acts like a giant magnet, creating a magnetic field that guides compasses .
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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: In the serene evening , the hot air balloon began to float gracefully across the sky .
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