noun · academic
transport infrastructure
UK/ˈtræn.spɔːt ˌɪn.frəˈstrʌk.tʃər/US/ˈtræn.spɔrt ˌɪn.frəˈstrʌk.tʃər/TRAN·sport IN·fra·STRUC·ture
the physical structures (roads, bridges, stations) needed for transport
Examples
“Investment in transport infrastructure is essential for economic growth.”
“Poor transport infrastructure often makes rural areas isolated.”
“The government prioritised upgrading transport infrastructure before the games.”
Band 8 sentence
“Sustained funding for transport infrastructure is crucial to support long-term urban expansion and reduce regional disparities.”
Collocations
- invest in transport infrastructure
- upgrade transport infrastructure
- poor transport infrastructure
Word family
Common mistakes
infrastructure of transport→transport infrastructure
transportation infrastructure→transport infrastructure
Say it for a higher band
5transport system→6transportation infrastructure→7+transport infrastructure
Synonyms
transport network
Easily confused
transport network
“The transport network improved after new lines were added, but the underlying transport infrastructure still needs repair.”
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