highway

英 [ˈhaɪweɪ]

美 [ˈhaɪweɪ]

n.  (尤指城镇间的)公路，干道，交通要道; 公用通道

复数：highways　

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Oxford 3000 / Collins.2 / BNC.4470 / COCA.2583

习惯用语

n.

highway robberyhighway robberymy way or the highway
• 要么听我的，要么走人
  used to say that sb else has either to agree with your opinion or to leave

牛津词典

noun

• （尤指城镇间的）公路，干道，交通要道
  a main road for travelling long distances, especially one connecting and going through cities and towns
  1. an interstate highway
     （美国）州际公路
  2. Highway patrol officers closed the road.
     公路巡警关闭了这条路。
• 公用通道
  a public road
  1. A parked car was obstructing the highway.
     一辆停放的汽车堵住了通道。

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT （尤指城市间的）公路
  Ahighwayis a main road, especially one that connects towns or cities.
  1. I crossed the highway, dodging the traffic.
     我避开车流穿过了公路。

英英释义

noun

• a major road for any form of motor transport
  Synonym:main road

双语例句

• The explosion sent shrapnel flying through the sides of cars on the crowded highway
  爆炸后飞溅出的***碎片洞穿了拥堵在公路上的车辆车身。
• The city built a pedestrian overpass over the highway.
  城里在高速公路上建了一座过街天桥。
• This is a smooth, strongly built highway.
  这条公路坚实平整。
• The regions are interconnected by an excellent highway system.
  那些地区通过完善的公路系统相互连接。
• Megamalls and fast food restaurants line the highway system.
  公路系统沿线有大型商场和快餐店。
• Anita drove north up Pacific Highway.
  安妮塔驱车沿太平洋公路向北行驶。
• The field adjoins to the highway.
  这块田紧靠着公路。
• I drove back down the highway at normal speed
  我以正常车速沿公路返回。
• Traffic was sparse on the highway.
  公路上车流稀少。
• Some students today blocked a highway that cuts through the center of the city
  今天一些学生堵塞了一条贯穿市中心的公路。