rush hour
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
Unknown
Neutral
Meaning: peak travel time
交通高峰时段
hora punta
通勤ラッシュの時間帯
출퇴근 시간대
The busiest time for travel, typically when people commute to and from work. Usually early morning and late afternoon.
出行最繁忙的时段,通常是上下班通勤的时间。一般是清晨和傍晚。
La hora de mayor afluencia de tráfico, normalmente cuando la gente va y vuelve del trabajo. Suele ser a primera hora de la mañana y a última hora de la tarde.
移動が最も混み合う時間帯。通常、通勤の行き帰りの時間にあたる。朝早くと夕方遅くが一般的。
이동이 가장 많은 시간대로, 보통 사람들이 출퇴근하는 이른 아침과 늦은 오후.
Examples
- Avoid the motorway during rush hour. 高峰时段避免走高速。Evita la autopista en hora punta.ラッシュアワー中は高速道路を避けて。출퇴근 시간대에는 고속도로를 피해.
- Rush hour trains are a nightmare. 高峰期的火车简直是噩梦。Los trenes en hora punta son una pesadilla.ラッシュ時の電車は悪夢だ。출퇴근 시간 전철은 악몽이다.
- I left early to beat the rush hour. 我提早出发,好避开高峰期。Salí temprano para evitar la hora punta.ラッシュを避けるために早く出発した。러시아워를 피하려고 일찍 출발했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: commuting, planning
Tone: matter-of-fact
✓ Do Say
- Plan around peak times围绕高峰时段做计划时使用para planificar teniendo en cuenta las horas puntaピーク時間を考慮して計画するとき혼잡한 시간대에 맞춰 계획할 때
✗ Don't Say
- For quiet travel times不用于交通畅通的时段No se usa para horas de poco tráfico空いている時間帯には使わない한산한 이동 시간에 대해
Origin & History
American term from the early 20th century describing the 'rush' of commuters. Now universal.
Cultural Context
Era: modern
Generation: working age
Social background: all
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