underpass — a road or path that goes under another road, railway, or river
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a road or path that goes under another road, railway, or river
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌndərpæs/
Korean meaning: 다른 도로, 철도, 강 밑으로 지나가는 도로나 통로; 지하차도
Korean pronunciation: **언**더패스
Example Sentences
- The shopping mall underpass is so confusing that even GPS gets lost there.
- Construction of the new underpass will reduce traffic congestion significantly.
- He accidentally entered the underpass and ended up in a different city.
underpass
NOUN//ˈʌndərpæs//
a road or path that goes under another road, railway, or river
a road or path that goes under another road, railway, or river
Don't trespass the bypass, use the underpass!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
under(아래) + pass(지나가다)의 합성어로, 말 그대로 '아래로 지나가는 길'이라는 의미에서 유래되었습니다. 20세기 초 자동차와 철도 교통이 발달하면서 교통 체증을 해결하기 위해 만들어진 용어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The shopping mall underpass is so confusing that even GPS gets lost there.”
“Construction of the new underpass will reduce traffic congestion significantly.”
“He accidentally entered the underpass and ended up in a different city.”
“The underpass provides a safe route for cyclists during rush hour.”
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