| 释义 |
●take a heavy ˈtoll (on sb/sth)●take its ˈtoll (on sb/sth)to have a bad effect on sb/sth; to cause a lot of damage, deaths, suffering, etc. 产生恶果；造成重大损失（或伤亡、灾难等）◆Illness had taken a heavy toll on her. 疾病对她的身体造成极大的损害。◆The recession is taking its toll on the housing markets. 经济衰退使住房市场遭受着重大损失。 See also heavy |