train
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/treɪn/
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/treɪn/
noun
A1
A series of cars connected together and pulled by a locomotive, used for transporting people or goods.
He boarded the train in Kansas City to travel to New York.
R
A line of people or animals moving in a sequence.
The camel train carried goods across the desert.
R
A sequence of connected events or actions.
His decision triggered a train of events that changed the company's future.
R
The part of a long dress that spreads out behind the wearer.
The bride's dress had a beautiful train that flowed elegantly.
verb
A2
To teach or learn skills for a job or activity.
She trains her dog to fetch the newspaper every morning.
A2
To prepare for an activity, especially a sport, through exercise.
The athletes train rigorously to improve their performance.
R
To develop a skill or ability through practice.
She has a trained eye for spotting antiques.
R
To guide the growth of a plant in a certain direction.
The gardener trained the roses to grow along the fence.
R
To aim a device at a target.
The photographer trained his camera on the subject.
translation
A series of cars connected together and pulled by a locomotive, used for transporting people or goods.; A line of people or animals moving in a sequence.; A sequence of connected events or actions.; The part of a long dress that spreads out behind the wearer.
To teach or learn skills for a job or activity.; To prepare for an activity, especially a sport, through exercise.; To develop a skill or ability through practice.; To guide the growth of a plant in a certain direction.; To aim a device at a target.
Word Forms
3rd Present
trains
Progressive
training
Past
trained
Perfect
trained
Plural
trains