Pedestrians have the right-of-way at this crosswalk.
行人在这个人行横道享有优先通行权。
Although the main road usually has the right-of-way, drivers must still slow down when visibility is poor and cyclists are present.
尽管主路通常享有优先通行权,但在能见度差且有骑行者时,司机仍必须减速。
词源 Etymology
由 right(权利)+ of + way(道路/通道)构成,字面义为“对道路/通道的权利”。早期多用于法律与土地使用领域,表示穿越或使用通道的合法权利;后来在交通规则语境中固定为“优先通行权”。