Roundabout
ROWND-uh-bowt /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
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What it really means
A circular junction where traffic goes clockwise around an island. You give way to traffic coming from your RIGHT that is already on the roundabout. The UK is famous for having them everywhere.
Chinese explanation
环形交叉路口（环岛），车辆绕中心岛顺时针行驶。要让右侧已在环岛上的车先行。英国以环岛遍地闻名。
Example conversation
A: The satnav says: at the roundabout, take the second exit.
B: Remember to give way to the right before you pull out.
A：导航说：在环岛走第二个出口。
B：记得进环岛前先让右边的车。
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