infrastructure
noun [ C usually singular ] uk/ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/ us/ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃɚ/
C1 基础设施
the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively
The war has badly damaged the country's infrastructure. 战争严重破坏了该国的基础设施。
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- It is a long-term task to rebuild the infrastructure of a war-torn country such as Angola.
- The industry was accused of having invested little in workers, plant or infrastructure.
- The minister is responsible for the country's transport infrastructure.
- More money is needed to maintain the city's infrastructure.
- Improvements are being made to the region's decrepit infrastructure.