road

名词

UK/rəʊd/
US/roʊd/

定义 road 名词

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    a constructed hard surface for vehicles to travel on

    • They drove along a winding road.

    • This road can be very slippery in winter.

    • Many long-haul truck drivers use this road regularly.

片语 road 名词

  • on the road

    Refers to a vehicle that is in good working order and is legally permitted to be driven.

    After a thorough repair, the vintage car is finally back on the road.

成语

  • All roads lead to Rome

    This idiom suggests that there are many different ways to achieve the same ultimate goal.

    Although we took different strategies, all roads lead to Rome, and we all successfully completed the project in the end.

  • Get out of the road!

    A rude command used to tell someone to move out of the way.

    "Hey! Get out of the road! You're blocking my view," he said rudely.

  • take to the road

    To begin a journey or to set out on a trip.

    After a brief rest, they took to the road again.

  • road to Damascus

    A 'road to Damascus' experience is a transformative event that causes a fundamental shift in one's beliefs or values.

    After experiencing a severe health scare, he had a 'road to Damascus' experience and decided to change his lifestyle.

  • one for the road

    A final alcoholic drink taken before departing.

    After a night at the bar, we decided to have one for the road.

  • come to the end of the road

    To reach the conclusion or final stage of something, such as a project, relationship, or endeavor.

    After many years of effort, the research project has finally come to the end of the road.

  • all roads lead to Rome

    This idiom suggests that there are many different routes or methods to achieve the same ultimate goal.

    We tried different approaches to complete the project, but all roads led to Rome, and we succeeded in the end.

  • be on the road to something

    Likely to achieve a particular outcome or be in the process of progressing toward a goal.

    After months of rigorous training, he is on the road to becoming an Olympic athlete.

  • get out of the road!

    Used to abruptly and rudely demand someone to move out of the way.

    "Hey, get out of the road! You're blocking my view," he said rudely.

  • 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.

    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.