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守车, 尾车
a special car at the end of a freight train where crew members stay to watch the train and sometimes live during their journey
A caboose is a small railroad car that is typically attached to the end of a freight train. It was historically used as a place for the train crew to work and rest during long trips. The caboose often included a small office, sleeping area, and lookout platform, where crew members could observe the rest of the train for safety reasons, such as checking for problems like overheating axles. Cabooses were also used to carry tools and equipment needed for train operations. Though less common today, cabooses were once an essential part of train operations, especially for freight trains.
- The caboose was painted bright red for visibility on the tracks.
守车被漆成鲜红色以便在轨道上可见。
- He climbed into the caboose to review the train's paperwork.
他爬上守车检查火车的文件。
- They converted the old caboose into a museum exhibit.
他们将旧的守车改造成了博物馆展品。
- The caboose had a stove for heating and cooking onboard.
守车上有一个用于加热和烹饪的炉子。
- She waved to the crew members in the caboose as the train passed by.
当火车经过时，她向守车里的乘务员挥手。
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