【英语时差8，16】政府在都会区设置自行车道

 The Ministry¹ of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) is planning to allocate² special bikeways for cyclists in major metropolitan³ areas. The plan will first be implemented⁴ in Taipei for a trial run, then gradually expand to other cities.

MOTC officials said they plan to designate a special route on Dunhua North Road and Dunhua South Road. The bikeway will be painted in a distinctive⁵ color, so it can be distinguished⁶ easily.

Bikers applauded the concrete step in answering their repeated calls for the right to public road networks. They have been complaining for many years about the government's inaction to build convenient networks for them, in spite of the government's goal of minimizing air pollution.

However, not all people embrace the new plan.

Motorcyclists, currently higher in numbers than those using public transport systems or bicycles, are concerned that their right to the road will be compromised because they have to share the narrow slow lanes with cyclists, and might be tempted⁷ to ride into the fast lanes.

Some experts have urged the government to spend more efforts on mapping out a sound system that can maintain the smooth traffic flow while accommodating a wide variety of transport tools in the urban areas. For example, cyclists should be encouraged to ride short distances then use public transport systems, the experts suggested.

1 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

2 allocate   

vt.分配，分派；把…拨给；把…划归

参考例句：

• You must allocate the money carefully.你们必须谨慎地分配钱。
• They will allocate fund for housing.他们将拨出经费建房。

3 metropolitan   

adj.大城市的，大都会的

参考例句：

• Metropolitan buildings become taller than ever.大城市的建筑变得比以前更高。
• Metropolitan residents are used to fast rhythm.大都市的居民习惯于快节奏。

4 implemented   

v.实现( implement的过去式和过去分词 )；执行；贯彻；使生效

参考例句：

• This agreement, if not implemented, is a mere scrap of paper. 这个协定如不执行只不过是一纸空文。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The economy is in danger of collapse unless far-reaching reforms are implemented. 如果不实施影响深远的改革，经济就面临崩溃的危险。 来自辞典例句

5 distinctive   

adj.特别的，有特色的，与众不同的

参考例句：

• She has a very distinctive way of walking.她走路的样子与别人很不相同。
• This bird has several distinctive features.这个鸟具有几种突出的特征。

6 distinguished   

adj.卓越的，杰出的，著名的

参考例句：

• Elephants are distinguished from other animals by their long noses.大象以其长长的鼻子显示出与其他动物的不同。
• A banquet was given in honor of the distinguished guests.宴会是为了向贵宾们致敬而举行的。

7 tempted   

v.怂恿（某人）干不正当的事；冒…的险（tempt的过去分词）

参考例句：

• I was sorely tempted to complain, but I didn't. 我极想发牢骚，但还是没开口。
• I was tempted by the dessert menu. 甜食菜单馋得我垂涎欲滴。