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traffic light with Russian translation
traffic light usage examples
Он посмотрел по сторонам, прежде чем светофор сменил сигнал.
He checked both ways before the traffic light changed.
После шторма светофор не работал, поэтому полиция регулировала движение.
The traffic light was out after the storm, so police directed traffic.
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traffic light belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
traffic light synonyms
What's the difference between traffic light / green light / red light / amber light
Same as the headword: the device with red, amber/yellow and green lights that controls traffic.
Wait at the traffic light until it turns green.
Подожди на светофоре, пока не загорится зелёный.
Refers to the green signal shown by a traffic light (means go); also used metaphorically ('permission').
The green light lets cars go through the intersection.
Зелёный свет позволяет машинам проехать перекрёсток.
Refers to the red signal of a traffic light (means stop); also used figuratively ('danger' or 'forbidden').
At a red light, you must stop and wait.
На красный свет нужно остановиться и подождать.
Often used in UK English for the yellow signal; indicates caution and impending change from green to red.
The amber light means be ready to stop.
Жёлтый (amber) свет означает приготовиться к остановке.
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How to pronounce traffic light and what this word means
traffic light translation: светофор. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce traffic light
/ˈtræfɪk laɪt/
traffic light translation
светофор
traffic light examples
He checked both ways before the traffic light changed.
traffic light transcription
/ˈtræfɪk laɪt/, /ˈtræfɪk laɪt/
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traffic light meaning: what does it mean?
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traffic light pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
traffic light is pronounced as /ˈtræfɪk laɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
traffic light definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He checked both ways before the traffic light changed. Translation: Он посмотрел по сторонам, прежде чем светофор сменил сигнал.
Is traffic light part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, traffic light (светофор) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is traffic light part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, traffic light (светофор) 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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