Way out

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What it really means

The British sign for "exit" in stations. Follow the yellow "Way out" signs to leave the Tube. Airports and modern buildings often use "Exit", but on the Underground it is always "Way out".

Chinese explanation
英国车站里表示"出口"的标志。跟着黄色"Way out"指示牌就能走出地铁站。机场和新建筑常用"Exit",但伦敦地铁一律用"Way out"。

Example conversation

A: Which way is the exit? I cannot see an exit sign anywhere. B: Look for the yellow signs that say way out. That is what they call it here.
A:出口在哪边?我到处都看不到Exit的牌子。 B:找写着way out的黄色指示牌,这里就这么叫出口。

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