slow lane
noun [ C usually singular ] uk/ˈsləʊ ˌleɪn/ us/ˈsloʊ ˌleɪn/
慢车道
the lane (= a strip of road) where vehicles travel at the slowest speed, on a main road that has more than one lane in each direction
Truck drivers are required by law to remain in the slow lane. 法律规定，卡车司机必须保持在慢车道上行驶。
（人生）放慢脚步
a situation in which life is not exciting or full of activity and success, but also not full of stress (= worry)
She says that since her retirement she is enjoying life in the slow lane.
He's 86 but he shows no sign of easing into the slow lane. 他已经86岁了，但没有表现出让人生放慢脚步的迹象。
（进展）放缓
a situation in which progress is only being made slowly
The country is expected to remain in the slow lane of economic recovery. 预计该国经济复苏仍将缓慢。
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- There is a large central avenue for two-way rapid-bus traffic which is flanked by slow lanes for cars making short local trips.
- Families who give up their cars often appreciate the savings - and their life in the slow lane.
- They seemed to be planning a two-speed Europe, with Ireland "invited" to move out of the way into the slow lane.
- The country is seen as being in the slow lane when it comes to environmental policy.
Compare: fast lane