Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
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
American예시들
They avoided high toll charges by using email.
He checked the toll before dialing overseas.
05
사상자 수, 희생자 수
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
예시들
The toll from the earthquake rose steadily as rescue teams reached remote villages.
구조대가 외딴 마을에 도착하면서 지진의 사상자 수가 꾸준히 증가했습니다.
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers and vulnerable populations.
팬데믹은 의료 종사자와 취약한 인구 집단에게 큰 피해를 입혔습니다.
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
예시들
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
예시들
The authority decided to toll trucks separately from cars.
Drivers complained about being tolled twice on the same route.
