Post on 20-May-2015
American English and British English differences in
vocabulary of transportPresented by :
Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong
Bui Thi Phuong Nhung
Le Thi Huyen Trang
Nguyen Thi Hai Yen
Nguyen Quoc Ve
Overview
Importance of knowing the differences
Kinds of vehicleTypes of roadOn or near the roadTaking in the train Others
Importance of knowing the differences
To avoid misunderstanding in communication
To understand clearly American English and British English Culture in vocabulary of transport
Kinds of vehicle
Truck Lorry
Motorbike Motorcycle
A large, heavy motor vehicle. Used for transporting goods, materials or troop
A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and has no
pedals
Kinds of vehicle
Intercity bus Coach
Articulated lorry
Tractor trailer
A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, one serving the public on a fixed
route and for a fare
A transport vehicle consisting of a semi-tractor and attached trailer
Kinds of vehicle
Fire truck Fire engine
Convoy Caravan
A vehicle carrying firefighters and equipment for fighting large fires
Group of vehicles or ships traveling together with solders for protection
Kinds of vehicle
Trailer Caravan
Estate car Station wagon
A small home on wheels pulled by a car
Car with an area for luggage behind the back seat and a door at the back
Kinds of vehicle
Dumpster Skip
Sedan Saloon
Skipping movement, large mental container for rubbish
Car with four doors and a boot which is separated from the rest of the interior
On or near the road
Sleeping policeman/ Speed
hump
Speed bump
Car park Parking lot
A ridge set in a road surface, typically at intervals ,to control the speed of vehicle
An area where cars or other vehicles may be left temporarily
On or near the road
Underground Subway
Petrol Gas /Gasoline
A tunnel under a road for use by pedestrians
Refined petroleum used as fuel for internal combustion
engines
On or near the road
Pavement Sidewalk
Petrol station
Gas station
A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road
A service station
On or near the road
Roundabout Traffic circle
Phone box Telephone booth
A road junction at which traffic moves in one direction around a central island
A telephone direction
On or near the road
Central reservation Median or centre divide
Lay-by Pull-off/ rest area
The strip of land between the lanes of opposing traffic on a
divided highway
An area at the side of a road where vehicles may pull off the road and stop
On or near the road
Traffic lights Stoplights
a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
Taxi rank Taxi stand
a queue area on a street or on private property where taxicabs line up to wait for passengers.
On or near the road
Zebra crossing/ Pedestrian crossing
Cross walk
A marked part of a road where pedestrians have right of way to cross
Types of road
Dual carriagewa
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Divided highway
A road with a median strip between the traffic in opposite directions and typically two or more lanes in each
direction
Cul-de-sac Dead end
Street that is closed at one end
Types of road
Motorway Superhighway/ expressway
Wide road with at least 2 lanes in each direction, for fast traffic
Railway Railroad
A track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run
Types of road
Flyover Overpass
bridge, road, railway or similar structure that crosses over another
Diversion Detour
Alternative route when a road is temporarily closed
Types of road
Slip road Ramps
Overtaking lane
Passing lane
A segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads (in either direction)
the act of driving around another slower automobile on a road
Taking in the train
Buffet car Cafe’ car
Timetable Schedule
a schedule of times of arrivals and departures
a passenger car of a train, where snacks and drinks can be bought at a counter and consumed
Taking in the train
One way ticketSingle ticket
Return ticket Round trip ticket
Allowing a person to travel to a place but not back again
A ticket that allows someone to travel to a place and back again
Taking in the train
Railway carriage Railroad car
Railway station Train station
a passenger car designed for the conveyance of passengers by rail ...
Terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods
Taking in the train
Baggage van Baggage car
a railway car where passengers' bags are carried
Luggage trolley Baggage cart
small vehicles pushed by travelers to carry individual luggage, mostly suitcases
Others
Traffic jam/ tailback
Traffic jam
a number of vehicles so obstructed that they can scarcely move
Overtake Pass
To catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction
Others
Cruise ship Cruise liner
a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages
The person who drives the engine of a train
Engine driver Engineer
Others
Lollipop man or lady Crossing guard
A person whose job it is to help pedestrians, schoolchildren to cross intersections safely