Level crossing
LEV-ul KROS-ing /ˈlevl ˈkrɒsɪŋ/
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What it really means
A place where a road or path crosses the railway tracks, with barriers and flashing red lights. When the lights flash and the barriers come down, STOP and wait — never walk or drive around them. A train is coming.
Chinese explanation
铁路道口，公路或小路与铁轨交叉处，设有栏杆和红色闪灯。红灯闪、栏杆放下时必须停下等待，绝不能绕过去——有火车要来了。
Example conversation
A: The barriers are down at the level crossing. We will be a few minutes.
B: No rush, better to wait than to risk it.
A：道口的栏杆放下来了，我们得等几分钟。
B：不着急，等一等总比冒险强。
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