Mind the gap
MYND thuh GAP /maɪnd ðə ɡæp/
Neutral Polite
What it really means
A famous London Underground announcement warning you about the space between the train and the platform edge. "Mind" here means "be careful of". Watch your step when getting on and off.
Chinese explanation
伦敦地铁著名的广播提示，提醒注意列车与站台边缘之间的空隙。这里的"mind"意思是"当心"。上下车时注意脚下。
Example conversation
A: Mind the gap between the train and the platform.
B: Careful with your suitcase there, the gap is quite wide.
A：请注意列车与站台之间的空隙。
B：拉行李箱小心点，这里的空隙挺宽的。
What you could say back
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