road
noun
Definitions of road noun
- A1Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
a constructed hard surface for vehicles to travel on
道路；公路；马路；街道
They drove along a winding road.
他们沿着一条蜿蜒的道路行驶。
This road can be very slippery in winter.
这条道路在冬天可能会非常滑。
Many long-haul truck drivers use this road regularly.
许多长途卡车司机经常使用这条道路。
Phrases of road noun
- on the road
Refers to a vehicle that is in good working order and is legally permitted to be driven.
（指车辆状况良好）可以上路，可以行驶
• After a thorough repair, the vintage car is finally back on the road.
经过彻底的修理，这辆古董车终于可以重新上路了。
Idioms
- All roads lead to Rome
This idiom suggests that there are many different ways to achieve the same ultimate goal.
殊途同歸
• Although we took different strategies, all roads lead to Rome, and we all successfully completed the project in the end.
虽然我们采取了不同的策略，但条条大路通罗马，我们最终都成功完成了项目。
- Get out of the road!
A rude command used to tell someone to move out of the way.
（粗鲁地告知他人不要挡路）让开！别挡路！
• "Hey! Get out of the road! You're blocking my view," he said rudely.
「嘿！让开！你挡住我的视线了，」他粗鲁地说道。
- take to the road
To begin a journey or to set out on a trip.
开始旅行或出发。
• After a brief rest, they took to the road again.
短暂休息后，他们再次出发上路。
- road to Damascus
A 'road to Damascus' experience is a transformative event that causes a fundamental shift in one's beliefs or values.
彻底改变人生的重大经历
• After experiencing a severe health scare, he had a 'road to Damascus' experience and decided to change his lifestyle.
在经历了一次严重的健康危机后，他有了『大马士革之路』的经历，并决定改变他的生活方式。
- one for the road
A final alcoholic drink taken before departing.
离前酒
• After a night at the bar, we decided to have one for the road.
在酒吧待了一晚后，我们决定喝一杯再上路。
- come to the end of the road
To reach the conclusion or final stage of something, such as a project, relationship, or endeavor.
结束
• After many years of effort, the research project has finally come to the end of the road.
经过多年的努力，这个研究项目终于走到了尽头。
- all roads lead to Rome
This idiom suggests that there are many different routes or methods to achieve the same ultimate goal.
殊途同歸
• We tried different approaches to complete the project, but all roads led to Rome, and we succeeded in the end.
我们尝试了不同的方法来完成这个项目，但条条大路通罗马，我们最终成功了。
- be on the road to something
Likely to achieve a particular outcome or be in the process of progressing toward a goal.
可望达成…；在…的途中
• After months of rigorous training, he is on the road to becoming an Olympic athlete.
经过数月的严格训练，他正迈向成为奥运选手的道路。
- get out of the road!
Used to abruptly and rudely demand someone to move out of the way.
（粗鲁地告知他人不要挡住去路）让开！别挡路！
• "Hey, get out of the road! You're blocking my view," he said rudely.
“嘿，别挡路！你挡住我的视线了，”他粗鲁地说。
- the road to hell is paved with good intentions
This idiom is used to express that having good intentions alone is not sufficient; one must act upon those intentions, as failing to do so can lead to negative outcomes.
善意蛤事，往往從反。
• He had intended to help his friend, but his interference only made the situation worse; it just goes to show that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
他原本想帮助他的朋友，但他的干涉反而让情况变得更糟；这正好说明了通往地狱的道路是由善意铺成的。