intersection
перекрёсток
crossing roads
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intersection with Russian translation
intersection usage examples
Traffic slowed as an ambulance passed through the intersection.
Движение замедлилось, когда скорая проехала через перекрёсток.
She looked both ways before crossing the busy intersection.
Она посмотрела по сторонам, прежде чем перейти через оживлённый перекрёсток.
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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.
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Turn left at the next intersection.
Часто синонимично «перекрёстку», иногда имеет более драматический или старомодный оттенок.
We stopped at the crossroads to check the map.
Часто означает перекрёсток; в британском английском очень распространено.
The junction ahead joins two major roads.
Развязка — обычно без пересечения уровней, многополосная автомагистральная структура.
Take the interchange to join the freeway without stopping.
Синоним кругового движения, но устаревший или региональный (США).
The traffic circle slowed traffic to a crawl.
Общее слово для места пересечения: пешеходный переход, ж/д переезд и т. п., не всегда перекрёсток.
Use the crossing to go to the park.
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How is intersection different from related words?
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Questions about this word
What does intersection mean?
crossing roads
How do you pronounce intersection?
intersection is pronounced as /ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is intersection 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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