Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #284
road
路;道路;公路
road
- 1.
A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
用于在地点之间旅行的道路,最初宽到足以让行人和马匹通行,现在(美国)通常铺有沥青或混凝土,设计为可容纳双向行驶的多辆车。在英国,这两个意思都存在:乡村道路与乡村小路相同。
- 2.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
供旅行或运输的开放道路(通常为公共)
- 3.
Roads in general as a means of travel, especially by motor vehicle.
作为旅行方式的道路,尤其是机动车旅行
- 4.
a way or means to achieve something
实现某事的方法或途径
- 5.
A path chosen, as in life or career.
选择的道路,如生活或职业
- 6.
An underground tunnel in a mine.
矿井中的地下隧道
- 7.
A hard, flat pitch, typically favourable for batters.
坚硬、平坦的球场,通常对击球手有利
用于在地点之间旅行的道路,最初宽到足以让行人和马匹通行,现在(美国)通常铺有沥青或混凝土,设计为可容纳双向行驶的多辆车。在英国,这两个意思都存在:乡村道路与乡村小路相同。;供旅行或运输的开放道路(通常为公共);作为旅行方式的道路,尤其是机动车旅行;实现某事的方法或途径;选择的道路,如生活或职业
In use
The road to the airport is under construction.
We took a quiet road through the forest.
There were no cars on the road at midnight.
the road to fame
on the road
表示在道路上,注意与 road 搭配的介词。
There is a lot of traffic on the road.
这条路上车辆很多。
road to + noun
比喻用法,表示途径或方法。
Hard work is the road to success.
努力工作是通往成功之路。
down/up the road
表示沿路方向,down 和 up 可互换。
Connections
Collocations
- main road
- 主干道
- The main road through town is closed for repairs.穿过城镇的主干道因维修而关闭。
- road to success
- 成功之路
- Hard work is the road to success.努力工作是成功之路。
- on the road
- 在路上(旅行)
- We have been on the road for three days.我们已经在路上三天了。
- road trip
- 公路旅行
- We are planning a road trip across the country.我们计划一次横穿全国的公路旅行。
- road safety
- 道路安全
- Road safety is important for everyone.道路安全对每个人都很重要。
- road sign
- 路标
Learner notes
Memory Tip
road 与 rode 同音,road 是路,rode 是骑(过去式)。
Context & Register
寄存器: 中性;典型场景: 驾驶、步行、问路;说明: 通常用于日常交通场景,比较中性。
Grammar Note
可数名词,常用介词 on/along/down/up the road
Pronunciation & Spelling
Words with /əʊd/ sound: load, toad, code, mode, node. Note: 'broad' ends with 'oad' but is pronounced /brɔːd/.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 5,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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