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单词 roadwork
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roadwork

(roʊdwɜrk)
uncountable noun
Roadwork is repairs or other work being done on a road.
The traffic was stationary due to three sets of roadwork in less than a mile.

roadwork in British English

(ˈrəʊdˌwɜːk)
noun
sports training by running along roads

roadwork in American English

(ˈroʊdˌwɜrk)
noun
distance running or jogging as part of an exercise program, esp. of a boxer's training program

Examples of 'roadwork' in a sentence
roadwork

SPEED limits near roadworks on motorways and other major roads could be increased to ease jams.
The Sun (2016)
The three companies have signed a deal that means that any large scheme involving roadworks over the next four years will be divided up between them.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Motorists were already fuming at delays caused by the roadworks.
The Sun (2015)
Temporary roadworks signs are expensive either to hire or buy.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Such cameras are currently used on motorways only during roadworks.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There has been a series of initiatives to reduce the misery caused by roadworks in England.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
 Signs for roadworks were recognised by 96 per cent.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
People will be familiar with these from motorway roadworks, usually where there is no evidence of anybody working.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
About 30 installations are temporary, at roadworks on motorways and main roads.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Contrary to popular belief, most jams aren't caused by roadworks or traffic accidents but by a surfeit of cars on the same route.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
DRIVERS now waste 70 hours and 12 minutes a year stuck in jams caused by roadworks on their way to and from work.
The Sun (2011)
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