Tram
TRAM /træm/
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What it really means
An electric vehicle running on rails along the street. Several UK cities have trams, including Manchester (Metrolink), Sheffield, Nottingham, Edinburgh and south London. Buy a ticket or tap before boarding — inspectors check on board.
Chinese explanation
有轨电车，沿街道轨道行驶。英国多个城市有电车，如曼彻斯特（Metrolink）、谢菲尔德、诺丁汉、爱丁堡和南伦敦。上车前要买票或刷卡，车上会查票。
Example conversation
A: Do I buy a tram ticket on board?
B: No, tap in on the platform before you get on. They fine you if you have not paid.
A：电车票是上车买吗？
B：不是，上车前在站台刷卡。没付钱被查到会罚款。
Official sources
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