early 15c., "spiked road barrier used for defense," from turn + pike (n.2) "shaft." Sense transferred to "horizontal cross of timber, turning on a vertical pin" (1540s), which were used to bar horses from foot roads. This led to the sense of "barrier to stop passage until a toll is paid" (1670s). Meaning "road with a toll gate" is from 1748, shortening of turnpike road (1745).
实用例句
1. A lot of motels lie beside the turnpike.
很多汽车旅馆都位于付费公路旁边.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. You have to pay a toll to drive on a turnpike.
在收费公路上开车要缴通行税.
来自辞典例句
3. A lot of cars passed through the turnpike at rush hours.
许多车在交通高峰时通过了高速公路.
来自辞典例句
4. We're on the turnpike. just two miles from downtown.