Motorway
MOH-ter-way /ˈməʊtəweɪ/
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What it really means
The fastest UK roads, marked with an M (like the M25 or M6), with a speed limit of 70 mph. Learner drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are not allowed on motorways. Equivalent to "highway" or "freeway" in other countries.
Chinese explanation
英国的高速公路，以M编号（如M25、M6），限速70英里/小时。学员司机、行人和自行车禁止上高速。相当于其他国家的"highway"或"freeway"。
Example conversation
A: How long does it take to drive to Birmingham?
B: About two hours on the motorway, longer if the M6 is busy.
A：开车去伯明翰要多久？
B：走高速大约两小时，M6堵车就要更久。
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