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Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
Các ví dụ
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
Các ví dụ
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
Các ví dụ
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
AmericanCác ví dụ
They avoided high toll charges by using email.
He checked the toll before dialing overseas.
05
số người chết, số nạn nhân
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
Các ví dụ
The toll from the earthquake rose steadily as rescue teams reached remote villages.
Số người thiệt mạng do trận động đất tăng đều đặn khi các đội cứu hộ đến được các ngôi làng xa xôi.
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers and vulnerable populations.
Đại dịch đã gây ra một tổn thất nặng nề cho nhân viên y tế và các nhóm dân cư dễ bị tổn thương.
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
Các ví dụ
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
Các ví dụ
The authority decided to toll trucks separately from cars.
Drivers complained about being tolled twice on the same route.
