expressway
/ɪkˈspresweɪ/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #4462 in the learning path
高速公路
Definitions
n. A wide road designed for fast traffic, with limited access.
高速公路
Example
We took the expressway to reach the airport before sunrise.
我们走高速公路，在日出前赶到了机场。
Building a new expressway may reduce journey times, but it can also encourage greater dependence on private cars.
修建新的高速公路或许能缩短出行时间，但也可能加深人们对私家车的依赖。
Collocations
- expressway exit
- expressway construction
- take the expressway
Synonyms
- motorway
- freeway
Usage tip
常见于美式及亚洲英语；英国通常说motorway。
FAQ
- What does expressway mean?
- A wide road designed for fast traffic, with limited access.
- How is expressway pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈspresweɪ/, US /ɪkˈspresweɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
