Train Schedule - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：railway timetable (Train Schedule)

Train Schedule 🔊

/treɪn ˈskɛdʒuːl/

A list that shows the exact times when trains arrive and depart from stations.

railway timetable 🔊

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/ˈreɪlweɪ ˈtaɪmteɪbəl/

A list or table showing the times at which trains are expected to arrive and depart.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Train (Old French 'trahiner') + Schedule (Latin 'schedula', small paper).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a train 'sled' (schedule) that pulls you along a planned track on time.

📖 Example

Before we visit my grandparents, we always check the train schedule online to find the fastest route. 🔊 Before we visit my grandparents, we always check the train schedule online to find the fastest route.

🔗 Collocations

check the train schedule – check the train schedule

consult the train schedule – consult the train schedule

train schedule update – train schedule update

🔄 Synonyms

timetable (n.) – A schedule of arrivals and departures, especially for trains.

railway timetable (n.) – A schedule specifically for trains.

departure board (n.) – A display showing train departure and arrival times.

🌱 Derivatives

scheduling (n.) – The process of arranging a schedule.

scheduled (adj.) – Planned for a specific time.

📖 Cultural Story

Train schedules emerged in 19th-century railways, enabling precise journey planning. The word 'schedule' derives from Latin 'schedula', a small leaf of paper used for lists.