“干线”常见的英文表达有 main line、trunk line 或 arterial line(较少用,侧重于像动脉般关键的交通干线),具体使用哪个可根据语境判断:
main line:使用最为广泛,可用于铁路、公路、管道等各种干线场景。例如:
The new railway will serve as a main line connecting the two major cities.(这条新铁路将成为连接这两座主要城市的干线。)
The main line of the pipeline was damaged in the explosion.(管道的主干线在爆炸中受损。)
trunk line:更强调主干、骨干线路,在电信、铁路、公路等领域也常用。例如:
The trunk line of the railway network is being upgraded to increase its capacity.(铁路网的主干线正在进行升级,以提高其运力。)
A trunk line in the telecommunications system failed, causing widespread outages.(电信系统中的一条主干线出现故障,导致大面积通信中断。)