bosporus bridge

Thân thiện

The Bosporus Bridge connects two continents over the blue water.

Definition

Proper noun: * A specific suspension bridge: The Bosporus Bridge is a major suspension bridge that spans the Bosporus strait in Istanbul, Turkey, connecting the European and Asian sides of the city. It is also known as the 15 July Martyrs Bridge.

Usage

The term "Bosporus Bridge" is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific, iconic structure. It is often mentioned in contexts of geography, engineering, transportation, and tourism. * The Bosporus Bridge is a vital transport link for Istanbul. * We drove across the Bosporus Bridge to get from Europe to Asia. * The construction of the Bosporus Bridge was completed in 1973.

Advanced Usage

• As a landmark and symbol: The bridge is frequently cited as a symbol of Istanbul and the connection between continents.
  • The illuminated Bosporus Bridge is a stunning sight at night.

Variants and Related Words

• 15 July Martyrs Bridge: The official renamed title of the bridge, adopted in 2016.
• First Bosphorus Bridge: Another name used to distinguish it from later bridges built across the same strait (e.g., Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge).

Synonyms

• Suspension bridge: This is the general category of bridge to which it belongs, but it is not a synonym for the specific "Bosporus Bridge."

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Noun

1. a suspension bridge across the Bosporus at Istanbul

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