guǐ dào
track
The Chinese term '轨道' is used for representing the English word 'track'. It is commonly applied in train tracks, music tracks, or even tracking a path or course. Beside physical tracks, this term can also metaphorically describe the path someone takes in life or career.
Huǒchē yánzhe guǐdào xíngshǐ
The train travels along the track
This sentence shows a very literal and common use of '轨道', in the sense of railway or track.
Guǐdào jiāotōng shì chéngshì yùnshū de zhòngyào bùfen
Rail transit is an important part of urban transportation
This sentence uses '轨道' in a broader sense, referring to all forms of rail traffic such as trams, underground trains, etc.
Tāmen zhèngzài yánjiū guǐdào jiànshè de xīn jìshù
They are studying new technologies in track construction
In this context, '轨道' refers to the tracks themselves that are the subject of construction and research.
Guǐdào shàng de huǒchē kuàisù xíngshǐ
The train on the track is traveling fast
This uses '轨道' in its usual sense of train tracks, with the focus being on the fast-moving train.
Guǐdào chēliàng xūyào dìngqí wéihù
Rail vehicles need to be maintained regularly
The '轨道' in this sentence refers to any vehicle that runs on tracks, and highlights the need for regular maintenance.
Xīngjì fēichuán xūyào jīngquè de guǐdào jìsuàn
Interstellar ships need accurate orbital calculations
In this sentence, '轨道' refers not to a railway track, but to the orbital trajectory of a spacecraft, suggesting the importance of precision calculations.
Diànzǐ zài yuánzǐ nèibù ànzhào tèdìng de guǐdào yùndòng
Electrons move along specific orbits within atoms
In this context, '轨道' refers to the paths along which electrons move within atoms, showing the use of this term in physics and chemistry.
Huǒjiàn cuòguòle jìnrù yùdìng guǐdào de shíjī
The rocket missed the opportunity to enter the scheduled orbit
Here '轨道' means the predetermined trajectory the rocket should follow, demonstrating the use of the term in the context of space flight.
Zhè zuò chéngshì de guǐdào jiāotōng fēicháng fādá
The rail transit of this city is very developed
'轨道交通' in this context refers broadly to all types of rail transportation in the city, indicating that it is well-developed.
Zhège xiàngmù zhǔyào yánjiū guǐdào qiáoliáng shèjì
The project mainly studies the design of rail bridges
In this sentence, '轨道' refers to the tracks on which trains run, indicating that this project focuses on bridge design for such tracks.