Definition
The Underground Railroad refers to a clandestine network established in the 19th century to aid enslaved African Americans in the Southern United States to escape to freedom in states or territories where slavery was abolished.
地下铁路(十九世纪美国帮助黑奴逃脱系统)
Historians have delved into the operations of the Underground Railroad, revealing its complex organization and secret routes.
历史学家深入研究了地下铁路的运作,揭示了其复杂的组织和秘密路线。
Harriet Tubman was one of the most courageous 'conductors' on the Underground Railroad, making numerous trips back to the South to guide enslaved people to freedom.
哈丽特·塔布曼是地下铁路上最勇敢的『列车长』之一,她多次返回南方引导被奴役的人们走向自由。
Many churches and communities played crucial roles in the Underground Railroad, providing shelter and support for those escaping enslavement.
许多教堂和社区在地下铁路中扮演了至关重要的角色,为那些逃离奴役的人提供了庇护和支持。