toll

tәul

考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

n. a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
v. ring slowly
v. charge a fee for using

n. 通行费, 代价, 钟声
vt. 征收, 敲钟, 鸣钟, 勾引, 引诱
vi. 征税, 鸣钟

Collins 星级

6,043

BNC 频率

4,599

使用频率

toll 是一个单音节词，没有明显的词根或词缀，但可以联想到与“代价”或“费用”相关的含义。

例句

1. The toll for crossing the bridge is $5.

过桥的费用是5美元。

2. Many drivers prefer to avoid toll roads to save money.

很多司机选择避开收费公路以节省费用。

3. The accident took a heavy toll on the community.

这起事故给社区带来了沉重的损失。