money paid to use a road or bridge the number harmed, or damage caused by something to ring a large bell slowly and repeatedly

toll

/təʊl/ · /toʊl/

CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #3801 in the learning path

道路或桥梁通行费

Definitions

n. money paid to use a road or bridge

道路或桥梁通行费

n. the number harmed, or damage caused by something

伤亡人数；严重损害

v. to ring a large bell slowly and repeatedly

缓慢而有规律地鸣钟

We paid a toll before driving across the bridge.

我们缴了通行费才开车过桥。

Long working hours can take a heavy toll on employees' physical health and family relationships.

长时间工作会严重损害员工的身体健康和家庭关系。

take a toll on表示造成损害；death toll指死亡人数。

What does toll mean?: money paid to use a road or bridge the number harmed, or damage caused by something to ring a large bell slowly and repeatedly
How is toll pronounced?: UK /təʊl/, US /toʊl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.