Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
例子
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
例子
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
例子
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例子
They avoided high toll charges by using email.
He checked the toll before dialing overseas.
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 toll from the earthquake rose steadily as rescue teams reached remote villages.
随着救援队到达偏远村庄，地震的死亡人数稳步上升。
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
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
例子
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
例子
The authority decided to toll trucks separately from cars.
Drivers complained about being tolled twice on the same route.
