alley
alley
al∙ley / ˈælɪ ; ˈæli /
also alleyway
◙noun [C]
1. a narrow street between or behind buildings, not usually used by cars
• 小巷，胡同:
»The alley led to the railway bridge.
这条小巷通往铁路桥。
She found the side alley where the stage door was located. 她找到了剧场后门所在的小巷。
2. right up / down sb's alley, very suitable for someone
• 正合某人的胃口; 非常适合某人:
»The job sounds right up your alley.
这工作听上去正合你的胃口。
--› see BLIND ALLEY , BOWLING ALLEY
