Hledat
Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
Příklady
She slowed to pay the toll collector.
02
a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something
Příklady
Hard labor can take a physical toll.
03
the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly
Příklady
The toll signaled the start of the ceremony.
04
a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
Dialect
American
AmericanPříklady
The operator quoted the toll for the call.
05
bilance, počet obětí
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
Příklady
Climate change is expected to increase the toll from extreme weather events in vulnerable regions.
Očekává se, že změna klimatu zvýší počet obětí extrémních povětrnostních událostí v zranitelných oblastech.
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
Příklady
The cathedral tolled to mark the passing hour.
02
to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility
Příklady
The city began to toll vehicles crossing the new bridge.
