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Question about the word "tube"
I know "tube" in British English means underground(BrE)/subway(AmE) , when I looked it up in the dictionary, I found it only refers to the underground railway system in London.
Does it mean I can not say "tube" in BrE for any undergrounds other than in London?
Thank you so much
2021年11月25日 14:02
解答 · 7
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"other than those in London". Yep, that's right. No worries :)
2021年11月26日
The tube not 'a' tube. I use it most days. Strictly, it only refers to the deep tunnels of the Northern, Bakerloo, Victoria, Piccadilly, Jubilee and Central lines. which are like tubes.
2021年11月25日
Yes, calling it a tube is unique to London. In the US, it's usually called a subway. But in most other places around the globe, it's usually called a metro.
2021年11月25日
That's correct!
2021年11月25日
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