motorway
/ˈməʊtəweɪ/ · /ˈmoʊtərweɪ/
CEFR level A2Topic TravelWord #1069 in the learning path
高速公路
Definitions
n. a wide road designed for fast travel over long distances
高速公路
Example
We left the motorway and stopped for lunch.
我们驶离高速公路，停下来吃午饭。
Building a new motorway may reduce journey times, but it can also damage nearby wildlife habitats.
修建新的高速公路可能缩短行程时间，但也会破坏附近的野生动物栖息地。
Collocations
- motorway junction
- motorway services
- join the motorway
Synonyms
- freeway
- expressway
Usage tip
主要用于英式英语；美式常用freeway。
FAQ
- What does motorway mean?
- a wide road designed for fast travel over long distances
- How is motorway pronounced?
- UK /ˈməʊtəweɪ/, US /ˈmoʊtərweɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
