train

[US]/treɪn/
[UK]/treɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a connected series of railway carriages or wagons moved by a locomotive
v. to teach a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction; to aim or direct towards a particular goal

Phrases & Collocations

bullet train

train of thought

by train

train station

on the train

in train

through train

train ticket

passenger train

train with

a train of

maglev train

catch the train

express train

long train

train on

gear train

travel by train

take a train

freight train

special train

Example Sentences

the train was on time.

a train of gears.

The train was switching.

The train ran into a snowdrift.

a train of Pullman cars.

the train drew in to the station.

the train didn't materialize.

a jerky train ride.

the train will terminate at Stratford.

shunt a train on to a siding

The train was behind time.

training for a football

the train's regular schedule.

the screech of train brakes.

take a train to Pittsburgh.

The arrival of the train was delayed.

This train is bound for Shanghai.

Real-world Examples

Ice bear should have trained before coming.

Source: We Bare Bears

Swift steamers, and swifter railway trains, contribute to make the journey rapid, safe, and delightful.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 6

Or bark " Yes" Like a trained animal.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

Bob takes the train and Mary takes the subway.

Source: New Target Junior High School English Grade 8 (Upper)

Two operators are dead following a landslide which derailed their train in Shaanxi.

Source: CRI Online November 2014 Collection

Washington questions Moscow claims that the troops are training.

Source: VOA Daily Standard April 2021 Collection

Thanks. What time is the next train?

Source: Learn American English from Scratch (Beginner Edition)

We think that the deer was trained.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

I always have to take the train.

Source: Tim's British Accent Class

So you kids take the train in?

Source: Friends Season 2

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