bridge

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. something that joins or connects two different things, such as ideas, groups, or places.

n. a conceptual or physical link that connects two disparate elements, groups, or time periods.

日本語:橋渡し※

“The new community centre acts as a bridge between the young and old people in the town.”

“The diplomat hoped the cultural exchange programme would serve as a bridge between the two nations after years of political tension.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a popular card game for four players who play in two pairs.

n. a trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck, typically played by two competing partnerships.

日本語:ブリッジ※

“My grandparents spend every Tuesday afternoon playing bridge with their neighbours.”

“Mastering the bidding system in contract bridge requires years of practice and a deep understanding of probability.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Music

n. a part of a song that sounds different from the rest and connects two main sections.

n. a musical passage that connects two sections of a composition, often providing contrast to the verse and chorus.

“The song has a beautiful bridge where the drums stop and the singer's voice gets very quiet.”

“The songwriter used a minor-key bridge to heighten the emotional tension before returning to the final, triumphant chorus.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Anatomy

n. the hard, bony upper part of your nose.

n. the upper, bony part of the human nose, or the part of a pair of glasses that rests upon it.

“He pushed his glasses back up to the bridge of his nose.”

“The surgeon carefully reconstructed the bridge of the patient's nose following the accident to restore both function and appearance.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Nautical

n. the place on a ship where the captain and officers control the vessel.

n. the platform or enclosed area on a ship from which it is commanded and navigated.

“The captain stood on the bridge and watched the storm clouds approaching.”

“From the bridge, the officer on watch monitored the radar screens for any signs of other vessels in the dense fog.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to reduce or close the distance between two different things.

v. to span a physical gap or to reconcile a difference between two opposing entities or concepts.

“The government is trying to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor.”

“The new scholarship programme aims to bridge the educational divide by providing resources to underprivileged students in rural areas.”