bridge
gb/bɹˈɪd͡ʒ/ us/bɹˈɪd͡ʒ/
A2
Engelsk
~ 1800
híd, áthidal, összeköt, húrláb, parancsnoki híd
NAVNEORD
A2
1
híd
A2
Brugsmønster:
[someone] crosses a bridge
The new bridge connects the two towns across the river.
Az új híd összeköti a folyó két partján fekvő két várost.
We stopped halfway across the bridge to take photos.
Megálltunk a híd közepén, hogy fényképeket készítsünk.
The old wooden bridge was closed for repairs.
A suspension bridge swayed gently in the wind.
The engineers inspected the bridge for safety.
Læringseksempler
The bridge goes over the river.
A híd a folyó fölött vezet át.
We walked across the bridge.
Átsétáltunk a hídon.
Cars are on the bridge.
The bridge is very long.
They will build a new bridge.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bridge' with 'tunnel'; remember a bridge is above ground or water, not under it.
Betydning
Structure over water or gap
Ordforbindelser
cross a bridge
|build a bridge
|bridge collapse
|suspension bridge
|wooden bridge
Synonymer
overpass (Usually refers to a bridge over a road or railway in urban contexts.)
Antonymer
tunnel (An underground passage instead of one above ground.)
Temaer
travel
|infrastructure
|geography
|transportation
Definition
A structure that goes over water, a road, or another gap so people or vehicles can cross.
A structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river, road, or valley, to provide a passage between two points.
UDSAGNSORD
B1
2
Brugsmønster:
to bridge [something] and [something]
The program aims to bridge the gap between rich and poor communities.
A program célja, hogy áthidalja a gazdag és szegény közösségek közötti szakadékot.
Her work bridges the worlds of art and technology.
Munkája összeköti a művészet és a technológia világát.
Efforts are being made to bridge cultural differences.
Education can help bridge the divide between generations.
Læringseksempler
The teacher tries to bridge the gap between students.
A tanár megpróbálja áthidalni a diákok közötti különbségeket.
Music can bridge people from different countries.
A zene összekötheti a különböző országokból származó embereket.
The project will bridge two villages.
They bridged their ideas in one plan.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may incorrectly use 'bridge' with physical objects only; in this sense it can be abstract, connecting ideas or people.
Betydning
Connect or link things
Ordforbindelser
bridge the gap
|bridge differences
|bridge cultures
|bridge understanding
Synonymer
connect (More general; 'bridge' often implies overcoming separation or difference.)
Antonymer
divide (To separate or create distance between things or groups.)
Temaer
communication
|relationships
Definition
To connect two things or groups so they are closer or work together.
To make a connection between two things, groups, or ideas, often to reduce distance or differences.
NAVNEORD
B2
TECHNICAL
3
húrláb
C1
The guitar's bridge was damaged and needed replacing.
A gitár húrlába megsérült, és ki kellett cserélni.
Adjusting the bridge can change the instrument's tone.
A húrláb beállítása megváltoztathatja a hangszer hangszínét.
He installed a new bridge to improve sound quality.
Læringseksempler
The guitar has a wooden bridge.
A gitárnak fa húrlába van.
The man fixed the guitar bridge.
A férfi megjavította a gitár húrlábát.
He put new strings on the bridge.
Betydning
Guitar part holding strings
Ordforbindelser
adjust the bridge
|replace the bridge
|guitar bridge
Synonymer
string saddle (A more specific term used in instrument making.)
Temaer
music
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The part of a guitar that holds the strings at one end near the body.
The part of a guitar or similar instrument that supports the strings near the body and transmits vibrations to the soundboard.
NAVNEORD
B2
TECHNICAL
4
The captain ordered full speed ahead from the bridge.
A kapitány a parancsnoki hídról teljes sebességet rendelt el.
Visitors are not allowed on the ship's bridge during navigation.
A látogatók navigáció közben nem mehetnek fel a hajó parancsnoki hídjára.
From the bridge, you can see the entire deck.
Læringseksempler
The captain is on the bridge of the ship.
A kapitány a hajó parancsnoki hídján van.
The crew works on the ship's bridge.
A legénység a hajó parancsnoki hídján dolgozik.
We went to see the bridge on the boat.
Betydning
Ship's control area
Ordforbindelser
stand on the bridge
|ship's bridge
|captain's bridge
Synonymer
wheelhouse (More common for smaller vessels; similar function.)
Temaer
transportation
|nautical
|travel
Definition
The place on a ship where the captain and crew control it.
The elevated platform or enclosed area on a ship from which it is navigated and controlled.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
bridge
IPA
GB/bɹˈɪd͡ʒ/
US/bɹˈɪd͡ʒ/
Stavelser og tryk
bridge (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (bridge)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: bridge
- Plural: bridges
Verb
- Base: bridge
- 3rd Person Singular: bridges
- Present Participle: bridging
- Past: bridged
Ordfamilie
Forms
bridges
noun
bridging
verb
bridged
verb
Related words
footbridge
noun
drawbridge
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unbridgeable
adjective
Advanced or less common
bridgeable
adjective
Udtryk
build bridges
1/bˈɪld bɹˈɪd͡ʒɪz/
idiom
Improve relationships between groups
To make better relationships between people who disagree or are different from each other.
Eksempler
- The event was designed to build bridges between cultures.
- She worked hard to build bridges with her new neighbors.
burn your bridges
1/bˈɚn jˈʊɹ bɹˈɪd͡ʒɪz/
idiom
informal
End chance of going back
To do something that makes it impossible to go back to how things were before.
Eksempler
- I think quitting without notice will burn your bridges with that company.
- Be careful not to burn your bridges when leaving a job.
cross that bridge when you come to it
1/kɹˈɔs ðˈæt bɹˈɪd͡ʒ wˈɛn jˈu kˈʌm tə ˈɪt/
idiom
Deal with problem later
To wait until something happens before worrying about it or dealing with it.
Eksempler
- We might need more money, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
- Don't worry about next year yet; we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
bridge the gap
1/bɹˈɪd͡ʒ ðə ɡˈæp/
idiom
Reduce or remove difference/distance
To make two different groups, ideas, or situations more similar or connected.
Eksempler
- We need to bridge the gap between rich and poor.
- Technology can help bridge the gap between generations.
bridge the gap
2/bɹˈɪd͡ʒ ðə ɡˈæp/
idiom
Reduce difference between things
To make two different groups, ideas, or situations come closer together.
Eksempler
- This program helps to bridge the gap between students and employers.
- Better communication can bridge the gap between management and staff.
water under the bridge
1/wˈɔtɚ ˈʌndɚ ðə bɹˈɪd͡ʒ/
idiom
past problem that is no longer important
Something that happened in the past and is no longer important now.
Eksempler
- We had some arguments before, but that's all water under the bridge now.
- Yes, we had some disagreements, but that's water under the bridge now.
- Don't worry about last year's mistakes—it's water under the bridge.
- Don't worry about last year's problems; it's all water under the bridge.