Coach (vs bus)
KOHCH /kəʊtʃ/
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What it really means
A coach is a long-distance bus with comfortable seats and luggage space, travelling between cities. A "bus" is for short local journeys. Coaches are the cheapest way to travel between UK cities.
Chinese explanation
长途大巴，座位舒适、有行李舱，跑城市之间的线路；"bus"指市内短途公交。坐大巴是英国城际出行最便宜的方式。
Example conversation
A: The train to London is forty pounds!
B: Take the coach instead. It is about ten pounds, it just takes longer.
A：去伦敦的火车票要40英镑！
B：那就坐大巴吧，大概10英镑，就是时间长一些。
Official sources
Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.
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