highway
/ˈhaɪweɪ/
n.
一句话记住
公路;交通干道
释义与例句
n.
公路;交通干道
a main road, especially one that connects towns or cities
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The new highway connects the port with several inland cities.
这条新公路把港口与几座内陆城市连接起来。
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Heavy traffic delayed our journey along the coastal highway.
拥堵的交通延误了我们沿滨海公路的行程。
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A serious accident blocked the highway for several hours.
一起严重事故使这条公路封闭了几个小时。
词源与构词
记忆钩子
英式英语中专指“高速公路”通常用 motorway;highway 的含义更广。
词族与关联词
易混词(形近或义近,注意区别)
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motorway 高速公路highway 泛指连接城镇的主要公路,在美式英语中也可指高速干道;motorway 是英式英语中专供机动车高速行驶、限制出入口的高速公路,范围更具体。The motorway has three lanes in each direction. 这条高速公路每个方向有三条车道。
常见搭配
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highway network 公路网Investment has greatly improved the national highway network. 投资大大改善了全国公路网。
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highway construction 公路建设Highway construction has created jobs in the region. 公路建设为该地区创造了就业机会。
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coastal highway 滨海公路The coastal highway offers spectacular views of the sea. 这条滨海公路沿途可欣赏到壮观的海景。