Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
例
Drivers paid a toll to cross the bridge.
The new highway introduced electronic tolls.
02
a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something
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The job took a heavy toll on his health.
Success often carries an emotional toll.
03
the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly
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The church bell began its mournful toll.
A deep toll echoed through the valley.
04
a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
Dialect
American
American例
They avoided high toll charges by using email.
He checked the toll before dialing overseas.
05
犠牲者数, 死者数
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
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The toll from the earthquake rose steadily as rescue teams reached remote villages.
救助隊が遠隔地の村に到着するにつれて、地震の犠牲者数は着実に増加しました。
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers and vulnerable populations.
パンデミックは、医療従事者や脆弱な人々に大きな犠牲を強いました。
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
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The church bell tolled at midnight.
Bells tolled in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
02
to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility
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The authority decided to toll trucks separately from cars.
Drivers complained about being tolled twice on the same route.
