turn
pike
复数形式
turnpikes
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收费公路, 收费关卡
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
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收费高速公路, 收费站
a major highway, typically with a gate where travelers pay a fee for use
A turnpike is a toll road or highway where drivers must pay a fee to use it. These roads are often major routes that connect cities or regions and are designed for long-distance travel. The tolls collected are typically used to maintain or improve the road. Turnpikes can be found in many countries and are often a more direct and faster way to travel compared to other roads. They are named "turnpikes" because historically, a wooden pole or barrier, called a "pike", was used to block traffic until the toll was paid.
- Drivers used the turnpike to bypass heavy traffic on the regular route.
司机们使用收费公路来绕过常规路线上的繁忙交通。
- The old turnpike was upgraded to accommodate more vehicles.
旧的收费公路被升级以容纳更多的车辆。
- Travelers appreciated the smooth ride on the newly paved turnpike.
旅行者们很欣赏在新铺设的收费公路上平稳的行驶。
- Toll booths along the turnpike collected fees for maintenance and improvements.
收费公路沿线的收费站收取维护和改进费用。
- Historically, turnpikes played a significant role in facilitating commerce between cities.
历史上，收费公路在促进城市间商业往来方面发挥了重要作用。
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