VOA慢速英语:道路安全的好与坏

commute – v. to travel back and forth regularly (as between a suburb and a city) : He commutes to work every day by car.

texting – v. to send a text message from one cell phone to another

regulation – n. a rule or order issued by an executive authority or regulatory agency of a government and having the force of law

infrastructure – n. the system of public works of a country, state, or region; also : the resources (such as personnel, buildings, or equipment) required for an activity

speed bump – n. a low raised ridge across a roadway (as in a parking lot) to limit vehicle speed

license – n. often used to refer specifically to a driver's license

traffic circle – n. a circular area where two or more roads meet and on which all vehicles must go in the same direction

intersection – n. the place where two or more streets meet or cross each other

pedestrian – n. of, relating to, or designed for walking : a pedestrian mall : a pedestrian bridge

buckle – n. a metal or plastic device that is attached to one end of a belt or strap and that is used to connect it to the other end; buckle up – phrasal verb to fasten your seat belt in a car or other vehicle

distraction – n. something that makes it difficult to think or pay attention

interactive – adj. designed to respond to the actions, commands, etc., of a user