expressway

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ɪksˈpɹɛswɛj/|/ɛksˈpɹɛswɛj/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated. US,regional
    — The funding will allow state and city officials to devise a community-driven plan to cap parts of the 6.5-mile expressway with structures that could reduce traffic noise and contain green space, pedestrian walkways and air filtration systems.
  2. Synonym of freeway. Canada,Malaysia,Philippines,Singapore,South-Korea
  3. A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway. New-Zealand,UK
    — The £4bn expressways form a diamond linking Delhi with the country's three other largest cities, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta, marking the beginning of more than £35bn of road projects.

词形变化

expressways plural expy alternative,contraction expwy alternative,contraction

词汇关系

近义词
ewy expwy expy
衍生词
ewy expwy expy
相关词
autoroute carriageway freeway highway motorway

词源

From express + way.
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