Trolley
TROL-ee /ˈtrɒli/
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What it really means
The British word for a shopping cart. At many supermarkets you unlock a trolley by putting a £1 coin (or a token) in the handle — you get it back when you return the trolley. Small baskets need no coin.
Chinese explanation
购物手推车的英式说法。很多超市的手推车要往把手里塞一枚1镑硬币（或代币）才能解锁——还车时退回。小提篮不需要硬币。
Example conversation
A: The trolley's chained up — what do I do?
B: Pop a pound coin in the slot. You get it back after.
A：手推车被锁住了——怎么办？
B：往卡槽里塞一枚1镑硬币，用完还车就退。
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