infrastructure
gb/ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/ us/ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/
B2
Englanti
~ 2800
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
B2
entity
1
Basic systems and structures
The main buildings, roads, and systems that a country or city needs to work well.
Käyttömalli:
[something] is part of the infrastructure
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'infrastructure' with 'buildings' only, but it also includes systems like roads, power, and communication.
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
superstructure (In technical contexts, refers to structures built on top of the base infrastructure.)
Kollokaatiot
transport infrastructure
|critical infrastructure
|public infrastructure
|infrastructure development
|infrastructure investment
Teemat
government
|urban planning
|transportation
|economics
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
infrastructure
IPA
GB/ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/
US/ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/
Tavut ja painotus
in - fra - struc - ture (4 tavua)
Stress on 3rd syllable (struc)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: infrastructure
- Plural: infrastructure, infrastructures
Sanaperhe
Forms
infrastructures
noun
Related words
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- The city is investing in new transport infrastructure to reduce traffic jams.
- Good transport infrastructure connects rural areas to cities.