The Tube
TYOOB /tjuːb/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
The everyday name for the London Underground, because the deep tunnels are shaped like tubes. "Tube station", "take the Tube" and "tube strike" are all normal phrases.
Chinese explanation
伦敦地铁的日常叫法，因深层隧道呈管状而得名。"Tube station"（地铁站）、"take the Tube"（坐地铁）、"tube strike"（地铁罢工）都是常用说法。
Example conversation
A: Shall we get a taxi to the station?
B: No need, the Tube is faster and much cheaper.
A：我们打车去车站吧？
B：不用，坐地铁又快又便宜。
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