infrastructure
gb/ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/ us/ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 2800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
1
Basic systems and structures
The main buildings, roads, and systems that a country or city needs to work well.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is part of the infrastructure
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'infrastructure' with 'buildings' only, but it also includes systems like roads, power, and communication.
Συνώνυμα
framework (Often refers to an abstract supporting structure, not necessarily physical systems.)
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facilities (Focuses more on specific buildings or amenities rather than the whole system.)
Αντώνυμα
superstructure (In technical contexts, refers to structures built on top of the base infrastructure.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
transport infrastructure
|critical infrastructure
|public infrastructure
|infrastructure development
|infrastructure investment
Θέματα
government
|urban planning
|transportation
|economics
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The government is investing heavily in transportation infrastructure.
- A strong digital infrastructure is essential for modern businesses.
- The city's aging infrastructure needs urgent repair.
- Improved infrastructure can boost economic growth.
- The storm damaged much of the coastal infrastructure.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The city has new roads and bridges in its infrastructure.
- Good infrastructure helps people travel easily.
- The town's water system is part of its infrastructure.
- They are building better internet infrastructure.
- The airport is an important part of the country's infrastructure.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
infrastructure
IPA
GB/ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/
US/ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - fra - struc - ture (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (struc)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: infrastructure
- Plural: infrastructure, infrastructures
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
infrastructures
noun
Related words
Εκφράσεις
critical infrastructure
1/kɹˈɪtɪkəl ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Essential societal systems
Important systems like electricity, water, and transport that a country needs to be safe and work well.
Παραδείγματα
- Cyberattacks can threaten a nation's critical infrastructure.
- Protecting critical infrastructure is a top priority for the government.
infrastructure development
1/ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
Building basic facilities
The work of making or improving roads, buildings, and other important systems.
Παραδείγματα
- The region's economic growth depends on infrastructure development.
- Infrastructure development projects often create many jobs.
transport infrastructure
1/tɹˈænspɔɹt ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Systems for travel and transport
Roads, railways, airports, and other ways people and goods move in a place.
Παραδείγματα
- The city is investing in new transport infrastructure to reduce traffic jams.
- Good transport infrastructure connects rural areas to cities.