Bridges come in many shapes and sizes, from simple spans to architectural wonders. People admire their beauty. The Sydney Harbor Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge draw countless
tourists each year.
Bridges are an important part of our transportation system, too. Imagine trying to get to work or school without any bridges.
Amazing design
While all bridges rely on careful engineering, some attract attention because of their interesting examples of design. The Magdeburg Water Bridge in Germany is a wonderful example and looks a lot like an optical illusion.
As strange as it sounds, the bridge connects two canals and allows their water to pass over the Elbe River. The bridge works like a "concrete bathtub" and helps boats avoid a long and difficult journey down the river.
Another showcase of bridge design is the Gateshead Millennium Bridge in England. The bridge is made of two steel arches that tip up to allow boats to pass underneath. Each time this self-cleaning bridge tips up, trash rolls along the bridge and into traps at either end.
Grammar Gym
While all [situation A], some [situation B].
"While all bridges rely on careful engineering, some attract attention because of their interesting examples of design. "
- While all students have classes from Monday through Friday, some take special classes on Saturdays.
- While all tourists visit the base of the waterfall some take the extra time to hike to the top of the waterfall.
Info Cloud
illusion n.
something that seems to be different from the way it really is
本文說到德國的寶格德水穚, 這做穚看起來像一個 optical illusion 視覺上的錯覺
英文中的 mirage 海市蜃樓, 就是一個 optical illusion 視覺上的錯覺
除此之外, 聽覺上的錯覺 auditory illusion / 觸覺上的錯覺 tactile illusion
Language Lab
span n.
the part of a bridge, arch etc that goes across from one support to another
transportation n.[noncount] 運輸, 運輸工具
the act or process of moving people or things from one place to another
trans 越過/port 運送
- Jason takes public transportation to save money.
Jason 搭乘公共交通工具來省錢
- The transportation and lodging can be reimbursed afterward.
交通和食宿費可以之後申請
engineering n.工程
the work of designing and creating large structures (such as roads and bridges) or new products or systems by using scientific methods
- Taipei 101's engineering is revolutionary.
台北101的工程是個創舉
engineering 工程學
genetic engineering 基因工程學
engineer n. 工程師 v.設計, 製造
- The hybrid car was engineered to save energy.
這部油電車是為了節能而設計的
as strange as it sounds
canal n. man made water way
a long passage dug into the ground and filled with water, either for boats to travel along, or to take water to a place
concrete adj.
1 混凝土的, 水泥的
a very hard building material made by mixing together cement (= powdered substance), sand, small stones, and water
- The city is full of high-rise concrete buildings.
這個城巿充滿了高聳的水泥建築
2 具體的
- The police don't have any concrete evidence to prove the suspect committed the crime.
警方沒有具體的證據證明嫌犯有犯罪
showcase n.
an event or situation that is designed to show the good qualities of a person, organization, product etc
underneath adv. below or beneath 下面, 底下的
below or beneath (something) : under
- I crawled underneath the truck to get my cat.
我從卡車底下去抓我的貓咪
underneath (preposition) 在...下面
- Howard always hides his keys underneath his doormat.
Howard 總是把他的鑰匙藏在腳踏墊下面
| The Sydney Harbor Bridge |
| The Tower Bridge |
| The Golden Gate Bridge |
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