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单词 road book
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Definition of road book in English:

road book

noun ˈrəʊdbʊk
  • 1A book of maps showing the roads of a district or country, often having additional information of interest to travellers or motorists; (also formerly) a book describing particular roads or routes.

  • 2A narrative of a journey by road, especially a journey that alters a person's outlook on life. Also occasionally: a logbook kept by the driver of a commercial vehicle.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Scheuchzer (1702–1729), physician and naturalist. From road + book.

 
 

Definition of road book in US English:

road book

nounˈrəʊdbʊk
  • 1A book of maps showing the roads of a district or country, often having additional information of interest to travellers or motorists; (also formerly) a book describing particular roads or routes.

  • 2A narrative of a journey by road, especially a journey that alters a person's outlook on life. Also occasionally: a logbook kept by the driver of a commercial vehicle.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in John Scheuchzer (1702–1729), physician and naturalist. From road + book.

 
 
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