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turnpike

/ˈtɝnˌpaɪk/

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1 · n.

a major road on which drivers may have to pay a toll

收费公路

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The bus left the turnpike at the next exit.
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公共汽车从下一个出口驶离了收费公路。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtɝnˌpaɪk/

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