TOPICAL ENGLISH VOCABULARY | ENGLISH WORDS ABOUT ECO-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION
- Commute
- Congestion
- Emission
- Intermodal
- Carpool
Commute
通勤する
Finding shorter commute options reduces travel time and environment impact.
Opting for carpooling or cycling can alleviate traffic and make your commute more sustainable.
Opt for ~: ~を選ぶ
carpooling：相乗り
Many people commute to work by car, contributing to traffic congestion and pollution.
Congestion
渋滞、混雑
コンジェスションと聞こえた。
Sustainable transportation solutions aim to reduce reliance on personal vehicles and decrease urban congestion.
reliance：依存、あてにする
Finding ways to manage traffic congestion is crucial for improving air quality and commuting efficiency.
Public transportation can help alleviate traffic congestion by reducing the number of cars on the road.
Emissions
(煙突・車のエンジンなどからの)排気、排出、排出物
イミションズと聞こえた
Switching to eco-friendly transportation helps minimize overall transportarion-related emissions.
Public transportation options with lower emissions contribute to cleaner air and improved public health.
Electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissons, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
tailpipe: (自動車の)排気管
greenhouse gas: 温室効果ガス
Intermodal
共同一貫輸送
船、鉄道、トラック、航空機等、国際間に渡って、異なる輸送手段を組み合わせて単一のB/Lで貨物の引き受け地から最終仕向け地まで一貫輸送するサービス。
インターモードーと聞こえた
Planning intermodal journeys allows you to combine several eco-friendly transportation options for your trip.
Intermodal transportation systems facilitate seamless travel between different modes, encouraging their use.
facilitate: ～を円滑に進める
Combining walking, cycling, and public transportation for your commute creates an intermodal journey with reduce environmental impact.
Carpool
Carpool: 相乗りする
Carpooling is a great way to reduce traffic congestion, share fuel costs, and lower carbon footprint.
fuel: 燃料
carbon footprint: (温室効果ガスの出所を示す概念)カーボンフットプリント, 二酸化炭素排出量
Apps and online platforms facilitate easy carpooling arrangements.
By carpooling with colleagues, you can save money and contribute to a more sustainable commute.
