基本释义
transportation(英式英语中常作 transport)是一个不可数名词,主要表示“运输;交通运输;交通方式”。
常见用法与例句
1. 表示“运输”这一行为或过程
The transportation of goods by sea is cheaper than by air.
2. 表示“交通系统”或“公共交通”
Public transportation in this city is very efficient.
3. 表示“交通工具”(较少见,通常用复数形式或具体名词)
Various modes of transportation are available: bus, train, bike, etc.
4. 美式 vs 英式用法
在美国英语中,常用 transportation;在英国英语中,更常用 transport(作名词时)。
- US: “I work in the transportation industry.”
- UK: “I work in the transport industry.”
常见搭配
- public transportation / public transport
- means of transportation
- cost of transportation
- improve transportation infrastructure
- reliable transportation
语法注意
Transportation 是不可数名词,因此不能加 -s,也不能直接与不定冠词 a/an 连用。
- ✅ Correct: We need better transportation.
- ❌ Incorrect: We need a transportation.
- ❌ Incorrect: Many transportations are available.