Các phương tiện vận chuyển bằng tiếng Anh

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Các phương tiện giao thông bằng tiếng Anh thông dụng

1. Phương tiện giao thông đường bộ

Từ vựng Nghĩa Ví dụ Car ô tô It's quicker by car. Bicycle/ bike xe đạp I go to work by bicycle. Motorcycle/ motorbike xe máy Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long distance travel, commuting, cruising... Scooter xe tay ga Today's child rides an electric scooter and plays computer games. Truck/ lorry xe tải The road was completely blocked by an overturned truck. Van xe tải nhỏ There was a series of explosions and the van burst into flames. Minicab/Cab xe cho thuê Minicabs and black cabs have a role to play in the transport jigsaw. Tram Xe điện I hopped off the tram near the park. Caravan xe nhà di động A caravan is a vehicle without an engine that can be pulled by a car or van. Moped Xe máy có bàn đạp The requirements to operate a moped are like those for motorcycles.

2. Phương tiện giao thông công cộng

Từ vựng Nghĩa Ví dụ Bus xe buýt You should take the bus/go by bus [= travel by bus] if you want to see the sights. Taxi xe taxi I took a taxi from the station to the hotel. Tube tàu điện ngầm ở London It's quickest to go by Tube. Underground/Subway tàu điện ngầm They went on the underground. High-speed train tàu cao tốc The following is a list of high-speed trains, limited to conventional wheeled trains, that have been, are, or will be in commercial service. Train tàu hỏa She caught/took the train to Edinburgh. Coach xe khách We're going to the airport by coach.

3. Phương tiện giao thông đường thủy

Từ vựng Nghĩa Ví dụ Boat thuyền Are you travelling by boat or by air? Ferry phà We're going to the Channel Islands by/on the ferry. Hovercraft tàu di chuyển nhờ đệm không khí A hovercraft travels on a cushion of air. Speedboat tàu siêu tốc There are several companies that offer speedboat/hydrofoil service between Hai Phong and Cat Ba Town. Ship tàu thủy They boarded [= went on to] a ship that was sailing [= leaving] the next day. Sailboat thuyền buồm A sailboat is a relatively small boat that uses wind power to propel it forward. Cargo ship tàu chở hàng trên biển A cargo ship or freighter ship is a merchant ship that carries cargo, goods, and materials from one port to another. Cruise ship tàu du lịch [du thuyền] You'll discover endless thrills for every kind of adventurer onboard any one of our cruise ships. Rowing boat thuyền có mái chèo Liteboat builds high quality and light recreationnal and coastal rowing boats for all rowers.

4. Phương tiện hàng không

Từ vựng Nghĩa Ví dụ Airplane/ plane máy bay The first airplane was flown by the Wright brothers 100 years ago. Helicopter trực thăng The injured were ferried to hospital by helicopter. Hot-air balloon khinh khí cầu Try one time this experience of flying in the sky along with the hot air balloon. Glider Tàu lượn Although gliders are allowed to fly through airways, they are not allowed to climb up airways. Propeller plane Máy bay động cơ cánh quạt I am flying on a propeller plane in a few weeks and I am getting extremely nervous/anxious/scared of flying on it.

Một số từ vựng tiếng Anh về biển báo giao thông thông dụng

Từ vựng Nghĩa Ví dụ Bend đường gấp khúc The car came around the bend on the wrong side of the road. Two way traffic đường hai chiều You will find two-way traffic signs if a motorway, expressway or dual carriageway ends. Road narrows đường hẹp The "ROAD NARROWS" sign is frequently used along with other warning signs that provide additional information regarding the danger. Roundabout bùng binh Take the first left at the roundabout. Bump đường xóc Her bicycle hit a bump in the road and threw her off. Slow down giảm tốc độ The trial of a rule that required motorists to slow down to 40km/h when passing stationary emergency vehicles. Slippery road đường trơn We investigated risk factors for fatal motor vehicle crashes on slippery roads in the Northeastern United States. Uneven road đường mấp mô This sign warns you of an uneven road ahead. No entry cấm vào No Entry is used on signs to indicate that you are not allowed to go into a particular area or go through a particular door or gate. No horn cấm còi No horn - This sign means blowing your horn is prohibited. No overtaking cấm vượt The no overtaking road sign is circular with a red border meaning that it is giving drivers an order. Speed limit giới hạn tốc độ For motorbikes, the speed limit is 40km/h in urban areas. No U-Turn cấm vòng A ''No U-Turn sign is common in towns where there is two way traffic and the median isn't wide enough for a vehicle to slow on the left lane. Dead end đường cụt The Dead End sign is typically used at the entrance of a single road or street that terminates in a dead end. No crossing cấm qua đường Ensure your parking lot is safe for all your guests and associates with this 24'' x 24'' No Crossing Sign. No parking cấm đỗ xe No parking signs are an essential piece to keeping your facility safe. Railway đường sắt Railway transport is capable of high levels of passenger and cargo utilization and energy efficiency. Road widens đường trở nên rộng hơn A turnout is where the road widens for a short distance. T-Junction ngã ba hình chữ T In most countries, a give way or stop road sign will be seen at a T-junction. Priority được ưu tiên The standard priority signs adopted internationally will differ in shape, color... Handicap parking chỗ đỗ xe của người khuyết tật If you're disabled or have a chronic illness, you might qualify for a handicap parking permit. End of dual carriage way hết làn đường kép Watch out for the 'end of dual-carriageway' sign.

3. Một số từ vựng tiếng Anh về giao thông khác

Từ vựng Nghĩa Ví dụ Road đường Be careful when you cross a main road. Traffic giao thông There was heavy/a lot of traffic on the roads this morning. Vehicle phương tiện Her car went out of control and struck an oncoming vehicle. Roadside lề đường The car pulled in at/by/on the roadside. Ring road đường vành đai We got stuck in traffic on the ring road. Sidewalk vỉa hè As the site is developed in time, large areas will be covered [streets, sidewalks, roofs]. Crosswalk/ pedestrian crossing vạch sang đường Many complained about potholes lining the roads, brick sidewalks that were a mess, and faded crosswalks. Driving licence bằng lái xe I'm pleased to say that I'm now the proud possessor of a driving licence! Traffic light đèn giao thông The police pulled him over for failing to stop at a red traffic light. Level crossing đoạn đường ray giao đường cái A level crossing is a place where a railway line and a road meet each other on the same level. Traffic jam tắc đường The snow caused traffic jams all over the city. Signpost biển báo The signpost said "London 18 miles". Crossroads Ngã tư A crossroads is a place where two roads meet and cross each other. Driving offence vi phạm luật giao thông Certain driving offences incur demerit points. Traffic accidents tai nạn giao thông A total of more than 20,000 traffic accidents occured in 2017. Impose stricter punishments áp đặt các hình phạt nghiêm khắc hơn It is undoubted that imposing stricter punishments would deter many unexpected accidents that are caused by careless drivers. Install speed cameras lắp đặt các camera theo dõi tốc độ In the District of Columbia, there are approximately 300 locations where speed cameras are installed. ban cars from city centres cấm xe hơi khỏi các trung tâm thành phố If we actually ban cars from city centres pollution will decrease. driving under the influence ái xe dưới sự ảnh hưởng của Drinking and driving is sometimes called driving under the influence. Run a red light vượt đèn đỏ He got pulled over for running a red light at one of the busiest intersections in the city. Improve road traffic safety cải thiện an toàn giao thông đường bộ The strategies and programmes for improving road traffic safetyshould include the following measures.

4. Cách hỏi về phương tiện giao thông bằng tiếng Anh

• Câu hỏi: How do you + V + Danh từ chỉ địa danh
• Trả lời: I + Verb + danh từ chỉ địa danh + by + phương tiện giao thông

Khi trả lời câu hỏi về phương tiện giao thông, bạn chỉ cần trả lời như By bus/taxi/car,

Tuy nhiên với câu nói lịch sự bạn nên trả lời cả câu như I go to work by bus

Ví dụ:

• Last weekend we went to Da Lat by train.
• Every day I go to school by bicycle.
• Tom is going to travel Korea by airplane.
• Linda traveled Hanoi by bus.

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