road
/rəʊd/ · /roʊd/
CEFR level A1Topic TravelWord #239 in the learning path
道路；公路
Definitions
n. a hard surface built for vehicles to travel along
道路；公路
n. a way of reaching a particular result or situation
途径；进程
Example
Look both ways before you cross the road.
过马路前要向两边看。
Investment in road maintenance can improve public safety and reduce transport costs for local businesses.
投资道路养护能提高公共安全水平，并降低当地企业的运输成本。
Collocations
- road safety
- a main road
- road maintenance
- the road to recovery
Word family
- roadside (n.)
- roadway (n.)
Usage tip
on the road常指在旅途中；road to可比喻通往某结果的途径。
FAQ
- What does road mean?
- a hard surface built for vehicles to travel along a way of reaching a particular result or situation
- How is road pronounced?
- UK /rəʊd/, US /roʊd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
