lane

narrow way or passage; an ocean route
Not to be confused with:lain – past participle of lie; rested; reposed

lane

L0020300 (lān)n.1. a. A narrow country road.b. A narrow way or passage between walls, hedges, or fences.2. A narrow passage, course, or track, especially:a. A prescribed course for ships or aircraft.b. A strip delineated on a street or highway to accommodate a single line of vehicles: a breakdown lane; an express lane.c. Sports One of a set of parallel courses marking the bounds for contestants in a race, especially in swimming or track.d. Sports A wood-surfaced passageway or alley along which a bowling ball is rolled.e. Sports An unmarked lengthwise area of a playing field or ice rink viewed as the main playing area for a particular position, such as a wing in soccer.f. Basketball The rectangular area marked on a court from the end line to the foul line.

[Middle English, from Old English.]

lane

(leɪn) n1. (Human Geography) a. a narrow road or way between buildings, hedges, fences, etcb. (capital as part of a street name): Drury Lane. 2. (Automotive Engineering) a. any of the parallel strips into which the carriageway of a major road or motorway is dividedb. any narrow well-defined route or course for ships or aircraft3. (General Sporting Terms) one of the parallel strips into which a running track or swimming bath is divided for races4. (Bowls & Bowling) the long strip of wooden flooring down which balls are bowled in a bowling alley[Old English lane, lanu, of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch lāne lane]

lane

(leɪn) adj1. lone or alone2. one's lane on one's lane on one's own

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(leɪn)

n. 1. a narrow way or passage between hedges, fences, walls, or houses. 2. any narrow or well-defined passage, track, channel, or course. 3. a longitudinally defined part of a highway wide enough to accommodate one vehicle, often set off from adjacent lanes by painted lines. 4. a fixed route followed by ocean steamers or airplanes: shipping lanes. 5. (in a running or swimming race) the marked-off space or path within which a competitor must remain. 6. bowling alley (def. 1). [before 1000; Middle English, Old English, c. Middle Dutch lāne lane]

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(leɪn)
adj. Scot. lone.

lane

- A narrow, often bucolic, path that lacks a shoulder or median; it can also be a division of a larger road.See also related terms for shoulder.

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path">path1. 'lane'

A lane is a narrow road which can be used by vehicles, especially in the country.

A lane is also a part of a main road which is marked by the edge of the road and painted line, or by two painted lines.

The lorry was travelling at 20mph in the slow lane.2. 'path'

You do not use lane to refer to a strip of ground which people walk along and which vehicles cannot use. The word you use is path or footpath.

Can a landowner keep a bull in a field crossed by a public footpath?

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road">road lane1. 'street'

A street is a road in a town or large village, usually with houses or other buildings built alongside it.

The two men walked slowly down the street.They went into the café across the street.2. 'road'

Road is a very general word for a paved way in a town or between towns. You can use road in almost any context where street is used. For example, you can say 'They walked down the street' or 'They walked down the road'. You can also use road for paved ways in the countryside.

The road to the airport was blocked.They drove up a steep, twisting mountain road.3. 'lane'

A lane is a narrow road, usually in the countryside.

There's a cottage at the end of the lane.He rode his horse down a muddy lane.

A lane is also one of the parts of a large road such as a motorway, which has more than one line of traffic going in each direction.

She accelerated into the fast lane.Are taxis allowed to use the bus lane?

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	lane - a narrow way or road way - any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another; "he said he was looking for the way out"
	2.	lane - a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of trafficskittle alley, alley, bowling alley - a lane down which a bowling ball is rolled toward pinsfree throw lane - a lane on a basketball court extending from the end line to 15 feet in front of the backboard; players may not enter this lane during a free throwpath - a way especially designed for a particular usesea lane, seaway, ship route, trade route - a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vesselstraffic lane - a lane of a main road that is defined by painted lines; "that car is in the wrong traffic lane"

lane

noun1. road, street, track, path, strip, way, passage, trail, pathway, footpath, passageway, thoroughfare a quiet country lane2. track, way, road, channel, strip, corridor, alley, aisle The lorry was travelling at 20 mph in the slow lane.

Translations

小巷小路航道行车道街道或巷名

lane

(lein) 1. a narrow road or street. a winding lane.小巷2. used in the names of certain roads or streets. His address is 12 Penny Lane.街道或巷名3. a division of a road for one line of traffic. The new motorway has three lanes in each direction.行车道4. a regular course across the sea taken by ships. a regular shipping lane.航道

lane

→ 小路zhCN

You're in the wrong lane (US)
You are in the wrong lane (UK) → 您走错了车道

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memory lane

A set or series of memories of one's past life, likened to a roadway that one may visit or take a tour of. (Used primarily in the phrase "stroll/take a trip/walk etc. down memory lane.") My grandmother spends more time strolling down memory lane these days than conversing about the present. It was lovely finding our old photo albums and taking a trip down memory lane. To be quite honest, it's growing quite dull doing nothing but re-visiting memory lane when I get together with my high school friends.See also: lane, memory

stroll down memory lane

To reminisce over memories of past events, especially happy ones. My grandmother spends more time strolling down memory lane these days than talking about the present. Sarah: "How did your coffee date with John go?" Amy: "It was pretty amicable, actually. We strolled down memory lane for a while, and then we went our separate ways."See also: down, lane, memory, stroll

walk down memory lane

To reminisce over memories of past events, especially happy ones. My grandmother spends more time walking down memory lane these days than talking about the present. Sarah: "How did your coffee date with John go?" Amy: "It was pretty amicable, actually. We walked down memory lane for a while, and then we went our separate ways."See also: down, lane, memory, walk

take a trip down memory lane

To reminisce over memories of past events, especially happy ones. My grandmother spends more time taking trips down memory lane these days than talking about the present. Sarah: "How did your coffee date with John go?" Amy: "It was pretty amicable, actually. We took a trip down memory lane for a while, and then we went our separate ways."See also: down, lane, memory, take, trip

take a walk down memory lane

To reminisce over memories of past events, especially happy ones. My grandmother spends more time taking walks down memory lane these days than talking about the present. Sarah: "How did your coffee date with John go?" Amy: "It was pretty amicable, actually. We took a walk down memory lane for a while, and then we went our separate ways."See also: down, lane, memory, take, walk

take a stroll down memory lane

To reminisce, especially about happy memories. Every so often I like to dig out my photo albums from college and take a stroll down memory lane.See also: down, lane, memory, stroll, take

down memory lane

Considering a set or series of memories of one's past life, likened to a roadway that one may visit or take a tour of. (Used primarily in the phrase "stroll/take a trip/walk etc. down memory lane.") My grandmother spends more time strolling down memory lane these days than conversing about the present. It was lovely finding our old photo albums and taking a trip down memory lane. To be quite honest, it's growing quite dull doing nothing but strolling down memory lane when I get together with my high school friends.See also: down, lane, memory

down the little red lane

Down one's throat, often a child's. Open up, sweetie, so mommy can send the cough medicine down the little red lane.See also: down, lane, little, red

in the fast lane

1. In a very successful position or on the path to a successful outcome. Their revolutionary computer chip suddenly put the small tech company in the fast lane.2. Engaging in energetic, pleasure-driven, and often risky behavior. He always lived his life in the fast lane, and he ended up dying at a very young age.See also: fast, lane

life in the fast lane

A lifestyle in which one engages in energetic, pleasure-driven, and often risky behavior. He always lived his life in the fast lane, and he ended up dying at a very young age.See also: fast, lane, life

go down memory lane

To reminisce over memories of past events, especially happy ones. My grandmother spends more time going down memory lane these days than talking about the present. A: "How did your coffee date with John go?" B: "It was pretty amicable, actually. We went down memory lane for a while, and then we went our separate ways."See also: down, go, lane, memory

take (one) down memory lane

To cause one to reminisce over memories of past events, especially happy ones. Let's take Grandma down memory lane—that might cheer her up. A: "How did your coffee date with John go?" B: "It was pretty amicable, actually. He took me down memory lane for a while, and then we went our separate ways."See also: down, lane, memory, take

in the slow lane

1. In a relatively unproductive state or position; on an exceptionally slow path toward development or success. Despite a series of robust investments and initiatives, the company has remained in the slow lane compared to its competitors. The World Health Organization reported that the country is currently in the slow lane in its efforts to combat the outbreak.2. Not engaging in energetic, pleasure-driven, or risky behavior; only doing mundane, uninteresting things. I've been firmly in the slow lane after having kids. I just don't have the time or energy to do the wild things I used to when I was younger.See also: lane, slow

life in the slow lane

A lifestyle typified by relaxed, contemplative, or cautious behavior or decisions. (In contrast to "life in the fast lane," a much more common term.) I was pretty wild when I was younger, but I'm very happy with life in the slow lane now. My dad's life in the slow lane seemed really sad and unfulfilling to me.See also: lane, life, slow

the fast lane

A phrase typically used to describe a lifestyle in which one engages in energetic, pleasure-driven, and often risky behavior. He always lived his life in the fast lane, and he ended up dying at a very young age.See also: fast, lane

lovers' lane

The generic name for a place, often one with a scenic view, that teenagers and young adults go to kiss and potentially engage in other sexual activity, typically in a car. If a boy takes you to lovers' lane, it's not because he wants to talk about the weather, OK? Oh my goodness, Ned, I think we found lovers' lane—look at all the kids making out in their cars!See also: lane

lame

1. Not at all cool, trendy, or fashionable; undesirable or unlikable. I know you think it's lame to get dropped off to school by your mom each morning, but I'm not letting you walk the whole way on your own. All kids come to think their parents are lame at some point or another, and you're fooling yourself if you think you're going to be the exception.2. Utterly weak, ineffectual, or inept; completely unimpressive or incompetent. With such lame special effects and a cookie-cutter plot, the movie was a complete waste of time.

mammary lane

Anything to do with the function or appearance of a woman's breasts. A play on the common phrase "memory lane," it is often used in constructions like "walk down mammary lane" or "a trip down mammary lane." I was fully committed to taking a walk down mammary lane when my son was born, but there were so many complications trying to breastfeed that my doctor said giving him a bottle was probably the better option. It's going to be a trip down mammory lane in next month's issue as we look at the top-selling brands of bras currently on the market.See also: lane

it is a long lane that has no turning

An unpleasant situation has to improve eventually. You've been sick for a while, but things will get better—It is a long lane that has no turning, after all.See also: lane, long, no, that, turning

down the little red lane

Fig. down someone's throat; down a child's throat. This really tasty medicine has to go down the little red lane. The last spoonful of that stuff that went down the little red lane came right back up.See also: down, lane, little, red

*in the fast lane

Fig. in a very active or possible risky manner. (See also life in the fast lane. *Typically: be ~; live ~; move~; Stay ~.) Fred lives in the fast lane. It's lucky he's still alive.See also: fast, lane

It is a long lane that has no turning.

Prov. Bad times cannot continue forever.; Things will soon improve. Nancy: It's been six months, and neither one of us can find work. I'm afraid we're going to lose everything. Bill: Don't despair, honey. It is a long lane that has no turning. Your luck has been bad for a long time, but it is a long lane that has no turning. I'm sure things will change soon.See also: lane, long, no, that, turning

life in the fast lane

a very active or possible risky way to live. (See also in the fast lane.) Life in the fast lane is too much for me.See also: fast, lane, life

fast lane

Also, life in the fast lane. A lifestyle that involves free spending and self-indulgence, and sometimes also dissipation and danger. For example, They're finding that life in the fast lane can be very stressful. This term alludes to the highway express lane used by faster vehicles to pass slower ones. [Colloquial; c. 1970] Also see fast track. See also: fast, lane

lovers' lane

A secluded road or area sought out by lovers seeking privacy. For example, The police loved to embarrass youngsters parked in lovers' lane. [Late 1800s] See also: lane

life in the fast lane

COMMON Life in the fast lane is a way of life which is full of activity, excitement, and often pressure. Tired of life in the fast lane, Jack decided to give it all up to become a painter. Note: People often say that a person lives life in the fast lane or lives in the fast lane. The 28-year-old rugby player lives life in the fast lane both on and off the field. She knew how to have a good time, and had a reputation for living in the fast lane.See also: fast, lane, life

life in the slow lane

Life in the slow lane, is a way of life which is relaxed and not very busy. Enjoyable cruising is all about life in the slow lane. They told their audience to chill out, kick back and enjoy life in the slow lane. Note: `Fast lane' and `slow lane' refer to the speed of traffic in the different lanes of a motorway. See also: lane, life, slow

in the fast lane

where life is exciting or highly pressured.See also: fast, lane

take a trip (or walk) down memory lane

deliberately recall pleasant or sentimental memories.See also: down, lane, memory, take, trip

in the ˈfast lane

(informal) the exciting and sometimes risky way of life typical of very successful people: I hear you’ve just been made chief of the Berlin office, Joan. How’s life in the fast lane? OPPOSITE: in the slow laneThe fast lane is the part of a main road such as a motorway, where vehicles drive fastest.See also: fast, lane

go down/take somebody down ˌmemory ˈlane

take a trip down ˌmemory ˈlane

remember, or make somebody remember, pleasant things that happened a long time ago: Reading those letters took me down memory lane. ♢ We’ll be taking a trip down memory lane this evening when Mary Smithson talks about her 50 years in publishing.See also: down, go, lane, memory, somebody, take

in the ˈslow lane

not making progress as fast as other people, countries, companies, etc: According to the latest survey, the country is expected to remain in the slow lane of economic recovery. OPPOSITE: in the fast laneThe slow lane is the part of a motorway/freeway in which the traffic moves slowly.See also: lane, slow

lame

and laine and lane1. mod. inept; inadequate; undesirable. That guy’s so lame, it’s pitiful. 2. n. a square person. (Streets. Underworld.) Let’s see if that lame over there has anything we want in his pockets. 3. n. an inept person. The guy turned out to be a lame, and we had to fire him.

lane

verbSee lame

Mammary Lane

n. cleavage. (see also Gland Canyon.) Let you finger do the walking down Mammary Lane. See also: lane

down memory lane

Looking back on the past. Often put in a nostalgic way, this term may have originated as the title of a popular song of 1924, “Memory Lane,” words by Bud de Sylva, and music by Larry Spier and Con Conrad. It was revived in the film In Society (1944), starring Abbott and Costello. That is where former movie actor, President Ronald Reagan, may have picked it up; he then used it in his 1984 speech accepting the Republican nomination, “Well, let’s take them [his opponents] on a little stroll down memory lane.”See also: down, lane, memory

fast lane/track, in/on the

An exciting, competitive, high-pressure activity or life-style. Alluding to the express lane of highways and (originally) railroad lines, this metaphor originated about the middle of the twentieth century and may refer not only to hectic high-pressure activity but also to rapid advancement. Richard M. Nixon used it in 1965: “New York . . . is a place where you can’t slow down—a fast track” (New York Times Magazine).See also: fast, lane, on

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noun a narrow way or road

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noun a well-defined track or path

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