Definitions
n. A structure carrying people or vehicles over an obstacle.
桥；桥梁
v. To connect separated things or reduce differences between them.
弥合；连接
n. A card game played by four people in two partnerships.
桥牌
Example
We crossed the wooden bridge and entered the village.
我们走过木桥，进了村子。
Community language programmes can bridge cultural differences and help newcomers participate more fully in local life.
社区语言项目可以弥合文化差异，帮助新来者更充分地参与当地生活。
Collocations
- cross a bridge
- suspension bridge
- bridge the gap
- play bridge
Word family
- bridging (adj.)
Usage tip
bridge the gap常指缩小群体或事物间的差距。
FAQ
- What does bridge mean?
- A structure carrying people or vehicles over an obstacle. To connect separated things or reduce differences between them. A card game played by four people in two partnerships.
- How is bridge pronounced?
- UK /brɪdʒ/, US /brɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
