right of way
复数形式
rights of way
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优先权, 通行权
the legal right for a vehicle or pedestrian to proceed before others in a particular situation
Right of way refers to the legal right of a vehicle or pedestrian to proceed first in a particular situation, such as at an intersection or crosswalk. It is a traffic rule that helps prevent accidents by clearly indicating who should stop or wait. In some cases, vehicles may need to stop or slow down to allow others to go first, based on the situation and road signs. Properly following the right of way rules helps maintain order and safety on the roads.
- The car on the main road had the right of way.
主路上的车有先行权。
- Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks.
行人在人行横道上拥有优先通行权。
- She waited because the oncoming traffic had the right of way.
她等待了，因为迎面而来的车辆有优先通行权。
- The sign indicated that drivers must yield the right of way.
标志表明驾驶员必须让出通行权。
- He didn't realize the other driver had the right of way, leading to a near miss.
他没有意识到另一位司机有优先通行权，导致差点发生事故。
2
通行权, 地役权
the passage consisting of a path or strip of land over which someone has the legal right to pass
3
通行权, 地役权
the privilege of someone to pass over land belonging to someone else