
tolls
词源
源自古英语 'toll'(费用)和 'tollan'(敲钟),与古高地德语 'zol'(税)和拉丁语 'telonium'(收费站)有关。
noun
❶ 指通过桥梁、隧道或高速公路时需要支付的费用,通常用于维护这些设施。
“We had to pay tolls when crossing the bridge.”
(我们过桥时需要支付过桥费。)
“The tolls on this highway have increased this year.”
(这条高速公路的通行费今年上涨了。)
❶ 指因灾难、事故或战争等造成的人员伤亡或损失,通常用于强调其严重性。
“The earthquake took a heavy toll on the city.”
(地震给这座城市造成了严重的损失。)
“The pandemic's toll on small businesses was devastating.”
(疫情对小企业的打击是毁灭性的。)
verb
❶ 指缓慢而持续地敲钟,通常用于教堂或纪念场合,带有庄严或哀悼的意味。
“The church bells tolled at midnight.”
(午夜的钟声缓缓敲响。)
“Bells tolled to mark the passing of the king.”
(钟声鸣响以纪念国王的逝世。)
常见短语
take its toll — 指某事逐渐产生负面影响,通常用于形容长期压力或困难造成的损害。
“Years of hard work took its toll on his health.”
(多年的辛勤工作对他的健康造成了损害。)
toll-free — 指无需支付费用的电话或服务,通常用于客服或咨询热线。
“You can call our toll-free number for assistance.”
(您可以拨打我们的免费电话寻求帮助。)