Freeway
含义: A high-speed, limited-access highway with no tolls, traffic lights, or intersections.
The word you use for a major highway reveals where you're from in America. Californians say 'the freeway' (with 'the' plus a number, like 'the 405'). East Coasters say 'the highway' or 'the expressway.' Texans and Midwesterners just say the route number. The term 'freeway' specifically means no tolls, unlike a 'turnpike' or 'tollway.'
例句
- Take the freeway — it'll be faster than surface streets. 走高速吧——比走普通马路快。Coge la autovía: será más rápido que ir por calles secundarias.フリーウェイを使って——一般道より速いよ。프리웨이를 타 — 일반 도로보다 빠를 거야.
- The freeway is backed up because of construction. 高速公路因为施工堵车了。La autovía está colapsada por las obras.工事のせいでフリーウェイが渋滞してる。공사 때문에 프리웨이가 막혀 있어.
- In LA, you have to know which freeway to take or you'll end up in the wrong city. 在洛杉矶,你得知道走哪条高速,不然会开到一个完全不对的城市。En Los Ángeles, tienes que saber qué autovía coger o acabarás en otra ciudad.LAでは、どのフリーウェイに乗るか分かってないと、とんでもない所に着くよ。LA에서는 어떤 프리웨이를 타야 하는지 알아야 해, 안 그러면 엉뚱한 도시에 도착해.
发音
用法指南
语境: driving, directions, urban planning
语气: neutral, practical
✓ 正确说法
- Get on the freeway at the next on-ramp.从下一个入口上高速。Incorpórate a la autovía en la siguiente entrada.次のオンランプからフリーウェイに乗って。다음 진입로에서 프리웨이에 올라.
- The freeway is the fastest route.走高速最快。La autovía es la ruta más rápida.フリーウェイが一番速いルートだよ。프리웨이가 가장 빠른 경로야.
✗ 错误说法
- Don't say 'the freeway' with a number in New York — they say 'the highway' or route number在纽约不要说'the freeway'加编号——他们说'the highway'或路线编号No digas 'the freeway' con un número en Nueva York: allí dicen 'the highway' o el número de rutaニューヨークでは番号つきで「the freeway」とは言わない——「the highway」やルート番号を使う뉴욕에서는 번호 붙여서 'the freeway'라고 하지 말 것 — 그들은 'the highway'나 노선 번호라고 한다
起源与历史
American English from the 1930s. 'Free' refers to the absence of tolls, distinguishing these roads from toll roads and turnpikes. Los Angeles pioneered the modern freeway system.
文化背景
Era: 1930s onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: Primarily West Coast usage; East Coast prefers 'highway' or 'expressway'
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