collocation · academic
mass transit system
/ˌmæs ˈtrænzɪt ˌsɪstəm/MASS TRAN·sit SYS·tem
a large-scale public transport network such as trains, trams or buses that carries many people
Examples
“Investing in a reliable mass transit system can reduce car use.”
“The city expanded its mass transit system with a new metro line.”
“A modern mass transit system improves air quality by cutting private car journeys.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing strategically in a mass transit system not only cuts emissions but also stimulates economic growth along transit corridors.”
Collocations
- expand the mass transit system
- rely on mass transit
- invest in mass transit
Word family
Common mistakes
mass transportation→mass transit system
a mass transit systems→mass transit systems
Say it for a higher band
5public transport→6bus system→7+mass transit system
Synonyms
public transport network
Easily confused
public transport
“A modern mass transit system can move thousands of commuters each hour.”
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