Toll
01
通行费, 过路费
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
例子
The new highway introduced electronic tolls.
新高速公路引入了电子收费。
02
代价, 成本
a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something
例子
Success often carries an emotional toll.
成功常常伴随着情感上的代价。
03
钟声, 敲钟声
the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly
例子
A deep toll echoed through the valley.
深沉的钟声在山谷中回荡。
04
长途电话费, 通话连接费用
a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
Dialect
American
American例子
He checked the toll before dialing overseas.
他在拨打国际电话前检查了费用。
05
伤亡人数, 死亡人数
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
例子
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers and vulnerable populations.
疫情给医护人员和弱势群体造成了沉重的伤亡。
to toll
01
敲响, 鸣响
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
例子
Bells tolled in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
为纪念阵亡士兵，钟声敲响。
02
征收通行费, 收费
to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility
例子
Drivers complained about being tolled twice on the same route.
司机们抱怨在同一路线上被收费两次。
