Definition of toll plaza

toll plazanoun

trạm thu phí

/ˈtəʊl plɑːzə//ˈtəʊl plæzə/

The term "toll plaza" originated during the development of toll roads in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Toll roads were constructed as a means of funding the construction and maintenance of new highways and bridges. The term "plaza" in this context refers to a specific location on a toll road where vehicles are required to stop and pay a toll for the use of the road. This term is derived from the Spanish word "plaza," which means "square," but in this context, it refers to the small, raised areas on the side of the road where toll booths were built. The first toll roads in the United States were built in the 1800s, and the term "toll plaza" became commonplace as more and more toll ways were constructed throughout the country. The use of toll plazas allowed for the efficient collection of tolls from motorists and became an essential aspect of toll road infrastructure. Today, toll plazas can be found on many highways and bridges around the world, and the term has become a standard part of the vocabulary of transportation officials and motorists alike. As technology has advanced, some toll roads now use electronic toll collection methods, eliminating the need for motorists to stop at physical toll plazas, but the term remains a part of the language used to describe these important transportation features.

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Example:
  • As I approached the toll plaza on the highway, I fumbled for loose change in my pocket.

    Khi đến gần trạm thu phí trên đường cao tốc, tôi lục tìm tiền lẻ trong túi.

  • The line at the toll plaza was backed up for several hundred meters due to the heavy traffic.

    Hàng dài xe tại trạm thu phí bị ùn tắc kéo dài tới vài trăm mét do lưu lượng giao thông quá lớn.

  • I simply flashed my E-Z Pass through the toll plaza and continued on my way.

    Tôi chỉ cần quẹt thẻ E-Z Pass qua trạm thu phí và tiếp tục đi.

  • The toll plaza charges a hefty fee for crossing the bridge, but the view of the city skyline is worth the price.

    Trạm thu phí sẽ tính một khoản phí khá cao khi đi qua cầu, nhưng quang cảnh đường chân trời của thành phố thì hoàn toàn xứng đáng.

  • The exit ramp led directly to the toll plaza, which added an unnecessary 15 minutes to my commute.

    Đường ra dẫn thẳng đến trạm thu phí, khiến thời gian đi làm của tôi mất thêm 15 phút không cần thiết.

  • The rain had made the roads slippery, causing a chaotic scene at the toll plaza with several accidents reported.

    Trời mưa khiến đường trơn trượt, gây ra cảnh hỗn loạn tại trạm thu phí với một số vụ tai nạn được báo cáo.

  • The toll plaza is equipped with cameras and sensors to monitor vehicle speed and charge the correct fee.

    Trạm thu phí được trang bị camera và cảm biến để theo dõi tốc độ xe và tính phí chính xác.

  • The toll plaza has a system in place for vehicles with multiple passengers, significantly reducing the price of the toll.

    Trạm thu phí có hệ thống dành riêng cho xe chở nhiều hành khách, giúp giảm đáng kể giá phí.

  • The toll plaza operates 24/7, making it convenient for travelers to pass through at any time of day or night.

    Trạm thu phí hoạt động 24/7, giúp du khách thuận tiện đi qua bất kỳ thời điểm nào trong ngày hay đêm.

  • The toll plaza at the entrance of the park charges a small fee to enter, but the beautiful scenery and recreational facilities are well worth the price.

    Trạm thu phí ở lối vào công viên thu một khoản phí nhỏ để vào cửa, nhưng cảnh đẹp và các cơ sở giải trí ở đây rất đáng giá.