expressway

Definitions

express (fast/direct) + way (road) = a road for fast, direct travel. Uses the 'fast' sense of express, the same idea as an express train.

Common Collocations

• 1.major expressway主要高速公路
• 2.elevated expressway高架快速路
• 3.expressway exit高速公路出口

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Traffic on the expressway was backed up for miles.

• 2.

  Take the next exit off the expressway.