单词 | public transit |
释义 | > as lemmaspublic transit public transit n. now chiefly North American transport available for public use; a transport system (of buses, trains, etc.) that runs on fixed routes at set times and may be used by anyone with a valid ticket or pass; cf. public transport n. ΘΚΠ society > travel > transport > transport or conveyance in a vehicle > public passenger transport > [noun] public transportation1851 public transit1853 public transport1859 transit1867 mass transit1925 1853 Leisure Hour 7 July 437/1 For the introduction of this cheap mode of public transit [sc. the omnibus] we are indebted to the enterprise of Mr. Shillibeer. 1941 N.Y. Times 16 Dec. 39/6 (headline) Use cars less, save rubber... Motorists asked to use public transit when possible. 2003 Eye 3 Apr. 10/1 Our deep yearnings for clean air, uncongested streets and cheap, reliable public transit. < as lemmas |
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