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express trainA fast train that makes few or no stops between major stations

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A fast train that makes few or no stops between major stations

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Korean meaning: 주요 역에서만 정차하거나 무정차하는 고속 열차, 급행열차

Korean pronunciation: 익**스프**레스 **트레**인

Example Sentences

  • The express train was so fast that my coffee spilled when we skipped the third station!
  • Business travelers prefer the express train because it saves them valuable time.
  • My grandmother thinks the express train is just a regular train showing off.

express train

NOUN

//ɪkˈspres treɪn//

A fast train that makes few or no stops between major stations

express train concept
💡 Concept

a sleek silver train races through the station at incredible speed with motion blur trailing behind it. Papers and leaves swirl in the powerful wind created by the train's passage. Passengers on the platform watch as the train flies past without slowing down or stopping. Their hair and clothing blow dramatically from the rushing air. Several people check their watches while waiting for their own slower train. Other passengers stand back from the platform edge as the express creates a powerful whoosh of air. a fast train that makes no stops at this station, racing directly to its destination

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express train rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Racing for the express train, he tries to suppress his distress!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈspres treɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪkˈspres treɪn/

🌳Etymology

Origin

Express는 라틴어 'expressus'에서 유래하여 '압박하여 짜내다, 빠르게 보내다'는 의미였고, train은 프랑스어 'trainer'에서 온 말로 '끌다'는 뜻이었습니다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '빠르게 운행하는 기차'라는 의미가 되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The express train was so fast that my coffee spilled when we skipped the third station!

Business travelers prefer the express train because it saves them valuable time.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother thinks the express train is just a regular train showing off.

The express train runs every 30 minutes during rush hour.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

fast trainrapid transitbullet trainhigh-speed rail

Antonyms

local trainslow trainstopping train

Related

subwayrailwaylocomotivepassenger traincommuter train