intersection
intersection
crossing roads
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intersection with Russian translation
intersection usage examples
Движение замедлилось, когда скорая проехала через перекрёсток.
Traffic slowed as an ambulance passed through the intersection.
Она посмотрела по сторонам, прежде чем перейти через оживлённый перекрёсток.
She looked both ways before crossing the busy intersection.
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intersection belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
intersection synonyms
What's the difference between intersection / junction / interchange / traffic circle / crossing
Neutral, the general term for where roads meet.
Turn left at the next intersection.
На следующем перекрёстке поверните налево.
Common synonym; in UK often used for motorway exits and intersections.
The junction ahead joins two major roads.
Предстоящая развилка соединяет две главные дороги.
A grade-separated set of ramps connecting highways (not a simple intersection).
Take the interchange to join the freeway without stopping.
Сверните на развязку, чтобы попасть на шоссе без остановки.
Older US term for a roundabout; sometimes implies a smaller or older design.
The traffic circle slowed traffic to a crawl.
Круговое движение замедлило движение до черепашьего шага.
A generic term for a place where people or paths cross (pedestrian crossing, railroad crossing).
Use the crossing to go to the park.
Воспользуйтесь переходом, чтобы попасть в парк.
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How to pronounce intersection and what this word means
intersection translation: перекрёсток. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce intersection
/ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/
intersection translation
перекрёсток
intersection examples
Traffic slowed as an ambulance passed through the intersection.
intersection transcription
/ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/, /ˌɪntɚˈsɛkʃən/
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Questions about this word
intersection meaning: what does it mean?
crossing roads
intersection pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
intersection is pronounced as /ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
intersection definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Traffic slowed as an ambulance passed through the intersection. Translation: Движение замедлилось, когда скорая проехала через перекрёсток.
Is intersection part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, intersection (перекрёсток) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is intersection part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, intersection (перекрёсток) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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