| 单词 | the rule of the road |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe rule of the road P15. the rule of the road: the custom or law regulating which side two vehicles (or riders) should take to pass one another on meeting, or which should give way to the other, so as to avoid collision; more generally (usually in plural) a set of rules and guidance for road users. Also in extended use (with reference to ships, air traffic, etc.).Cf. Highway Code n. at highway n. Compounds 2. ΘΚΠ society > travel > transport > transport or conveyance in a vehicle > vehicular traffic > [noun] > fixed custom regulating traffic the rule of the road1798 society > travel > travel by water > directing or managing a ship > [noun] > custom or rule of navigation the rule of the road1873 sailing rule1877 1798 Sporting Mag. Dec. 147/2 There are seasons when the rule of the road ought to be almost incontrolable. I think in the dark the rule ought to be abided by, but when in the light, I think you have a right to judge [etc.]. 1838 Young Lady's Equestrian Man. 34 Rules of the Road. Without a knowledge of these, the fair equestrian, when riding in public, would be exposed to considerable inconvenience..and..danger. 1871 Chambers's Jrnl. 26 Aug. 529 They do not observe ‘the rule of the road’..; they have a tendency to keep on the inner side. 1873 Punch Apr. 139/1 A variety of useless discussions—..one on the rule of the road at sea. 1940 M. Tornich Radius Action Aircraft App. A 106 That the proposed flight will be conducted in accordance with..the general ‘Rules of the Road’ with respect to altitude. 1971 Daily Tel. 29 Apr. 2/5 Ships ignoring the ‘rules of the road’..would be approached by radio or by a naval vessel and given a warning. 1987 R. A. Thompson & L. S. Thompson Egoshell i. ii. 88 If a person doesn't drive, the ‘rules of the road’ are of little concern. 2003 Toronto Sun (Nexis) 12 Jan. t10 There is no rule of the road here, just peeping horns. < as lemmas |
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