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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries高速公路
Pronunciation / Transliteration: gāosù gōnglù
"高速公路在高峰时段非常拥堵。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A wide road designed for fast traffic, typically with multiple lanes and no intersections.
"The freeway was congested during rush hour, causing delays for commuters." - 2
A major highway that is free of tolls and designed for long-distance travel.
"We took the freeway to reach the city quickly."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'freeway' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, combining 'free' (from Old English 'freo', meaning 'not in bondage') and 'way' (from Old English 'weg', meaning 'path or road'). It evolved to describe a type of road designed for high-speed vehicular traffic with no tolls.
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autoroute
Transliteration: autoroute
"L'autoroute était encombrée pendant l'heure de pointe."
Autobahn
Transliteration: Autobahn
"Die Autobahn war während der Hauptverkehrszeit überfüllt."
autostrada
Transliteration: autostrada
"L'autostrada era congestionata durante l'ora di punta."
autopista
Transliteration: autopista
"La autopista estaba congestionada durante la hora pico."
autoestrada
Transliteration: autoestrada
"A autoestrada estava congestionada durante o horário de pico."
राजमार्ग
Transliteration: raajmaarg
"राजमार्ग पर यातायात सुबह के समय भारी था।"
高速公路
Transliteration: gāosù gōnglù
"高速公路在高峰时段非常拥堵。"
고속도로
Transliteration: gosokdoro
"고속도로는 출퇴근 시간에 혼잡했습니다."
高速道路
Transliteration: kōsokudōro
"高速道路はラッシュアワーに混雑していました。"
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