road

/rəʊd/ (bre, ipa) · /rəʊd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrōd/ (ame, mw)

road — noun

  • roadsingular
  • roadsplural

1. a specially prepared strip of land with a paved surface, used by cars, trucks, a

1.名詞A1
釋義

a specially prepared strip of land with a paved surface, used by cars, trucks, and other vehicles for moving between locations.

例句

The road between Haruto's village and the nearest town is narrow and winding.

road + between + [place A] and [place B]

Alessia pulled over to the side of the road to check her map.

the side of the road

同義詞
  • street

    usually in a town or city with buildings on both sides; 'road' can be in any location

  • highway

    a major public road, especially between cities; faster and wider

  • lane

    a narrow road, often in the countryside

文法句型

road + between [place A] and [place B]

road + to [place]

on + a/the road

down/along + the road

用法筆記

Countable noun; typically takes an article or determiner. British English prefers 'in + road name', while American English prefers 'on + road name'. The phrase 'on the road' (travelling) is a different sense — see sense 3.

常見錯誤

❌We walked in the road carefully.
✅We walked along the road carefully.
💡'in the road' suggests standing on the surface among vehicles, not moving alongside it.
❌He drove on street.
✅He drove on the street.' or 'He drove on a road.
💡'road' is a countable noun and requires a determiner.

2. the condition of having valid documents, insurance, and mechanical fitness requi

2.名詞B1
釋義

the condition of having valid documents, insurance, and mechanical fitness required by law to operate a vehicle on the street.

例句

Imran's old van cost more to repair than it was worth, so it is no longer on the road.

be on the road (vehicle roadworthy)

The mechanic said the car will be back on the road by Friday afternoon.

同義詞
  • roadworthy

    adjective form describing a vehicle that is safe and legal to drive

  • driveable

    can be driven, not necessarily legally roadworthy

反義詞

文法句型

be on the road

keep [vehicle] on the road

[vehicle] + back on the road

用法筆記

Only used in the fixed phrase 'on the road' (or 'back on the road'). The opposite is 'off the road'. Distinguish from sense 3: here the subject is the vehicle itself, not the driver.

常見錯誤

❌My car is on road after repairs.
✅My car is back on the road after repairs.
💡the definite article 'the' is required in this fixed phrase.

3. the experience or activity of travelling from one place to another, especially f

3.名詞B1
釋義

the experience or activity of travelling from one place to another, especially for a long distance or for many hours at a time.

例句

Paloma has been on the road for six hours and still has another three to go.

be on the road + duration

Long-distance truck drivers spend most of their lives on the road away from family.

spend [time] on the road

同義詞
  • travelling

    a general term; 'on the road' specifically implies driving or being in a vehicle

  • on a journey

    slightly more formal; can include non-vehicle travel

反義詞
  • at home

    not travelling; staying in one place

文法句型

be on the road

spend [time] on the road

life on the road

用法筆記

Used in the fixed phrase 'on the road'. The subject is the traveller (person), not the vehicle (compare sense 2). Often implies a long journey rather than a short trip to the shops.

常見錯誤

❌I am on road this week for work.
✅I am on the road this week for work.
💡'the' is required.

4. a situation in which performers — such as musicians, actors, or comedians — trav

4.名詞B2
釋義

a situation in which performers — such as musicians, actors, or comedians — travel to different cities or towns to give a series of shows or concerts.

例句

The band spent the whole summer on the road, playing fifty shows across Japan.

band + on the road + concerts/shows

Rania's theatre group will go on the road again in March with a new comedy play.

同義詞
  • on tour

    the most direct synonym; used for both musical and theatrical performers

  • touring

    verb form describing the activity of travelling to perform

反義詞

文法句型

be on the road

take [show/band] on the road

[performer] + on the road

用法筆記

The phrase 'on the road' in this sense specifically refers to a scheduled performance tour, not casual travel (sense 3). The subject is the group or performer, and the context is entertainment.

常見錯誤

❌The singers are on road for their new album.
✅The singers are on the road for their new album.
💡the definite article is required.

5. a series of actions or events that leads to a particular goal or outcome, such a

5.名詞B2
釋義

a series of actions or events that leads to a particular goal or outcome, such as success, recovery, or peace.

例句

After months of therapy, Tunde felt he was finally on the road to recovery.

on the road to + [positive outcome]

For Karim, years of practice at the local boxing gym were the road to a national championship title.

同義詞
  • path

    more personal or individual-focused; less about vehicles or infrastructure

  • route

    suggests a clearer, more defined set of steps or a plan

  • way

    more general and informal; the broadest of these synonyms

反義詞
  • obstacle

    something that blocks progress rather than enabling it

文法句型

road + to + [goal]

[be] on the road to + [outcome]

the road to + [destination]

用法筆記

Usually appears in the pattern 'road to + noun phrase'. 'On the road to' implies that progress has already begun. 'A road to' implies possibility or potential outcome. The road can lead to either positive or negative results.

常見錯誤

❌Education is road to better job.
✅Education is a road to a better job.
💡'road' is countable and needs a determiner.