基础设施
The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Examples
3 of 5这个城市的交通基础设施很发达。
The transportation infrastructure of this city is well-developed.
政府决定投资建设农村基础设施。
The government decided to invest in building rural infrastructure.
地震严重破坏了当地的基础设施。
The earthquake severely damaged local infrastructure.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break it down: 基础 (Foundation) + 设施 (Facilities).
Quick Quiz
改善交通___可以有效缓解交通拥堵。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 基础设施
Examples
这个城市的交通基础设施很发达。
formalThe transportation infrastructure of this city is well-developed.
政府决定投资建设农村基础设施。
businessThe government decided to invest in building rural infrastructure.
地震严重破坏了当地的基础设施。
everydayThe earthquake severely damaged local infrastructure.
我们需要升级网络基础设施。
academicWe need to upgrade our network infrastructure.
基础设施投资回收周期长。
businessInfrastructure investment has a long recovery cycle.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
基础设施建设
infrastructure construction
薄弱的基础设施
weak infrastructure
公共基础设施
public infrastructure
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS writing topics on urban planning, environment, and development.
Common Mistakes
A compound word; learners often just use '基础' or '设施' separately, but the full term is standard for 'infrastructure'.
Memory Tip
Break it down: 基础 (Foundation) + 设施 (Facilities).
Word Origin
Modern loan translation of 'infrastructure'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
China is famous for its fast-paced 'infrastructure construction' (基建狂魔).
Quick Quiz
改善交通___可以有效缓解交通拥堵。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 基础设施
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