toll

名词 toll:

1. a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
2. value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something
   同义词：price, cost
3. the sound of a bell being struck
   同义词：bell

动词 toll:

1. ring slowly
2. charge a fee for using

1. The government tried to keep the death toll at a lower level.
   政府力图将死亡人数控制在较低标准。
2. The death toll mounted (to 100).
   死亡人数上升(至100).
3. Years of hardship and neglect had taken their toll.
   多年的劳累和疏于保养损害了他们的健康。
4. The church bell tolled the hour.
   教堂的鸣钟报时。