main bridge span; principal part of a bridge
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Meanings
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main span of a bridge; the principal section of a large bridge spanning across rivers, valleys, etc.
technicalTechnical term in civil engineering and architecture. Refers specifically to the primary load-bearing span of a bridge, distinct from the approach bridges (引桥) that connect it to the land.
Zhè这
zuò座
dà大
qiáo桥
de的
zhèng正
qiáo桥
cháng长
dá达
yī一
qiān千
mǐ米
，
qì气
shì势
xióng雄
wěi伟
。
The main span of this large bridge is up to one thousand meters long, presenting a magnificent sight.
Zhèng正
qiáo桥
liǎng两
duān端
yǔ与
yǐn引
qiáo桥
xiāng相
lián连
，
xíng形
chéng成
le了
wán完
zhěng整
de的
jiāo交
tōng通
xì系
tǒng统
。
Both ends of the main span connect to the approach bridges, forming a complete transportation system.
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Zhè这
zuò座
xié斜
lā拉
qiáo桥
de的
zhèng正
qiáo桥
cǎi采
yòng用
le了
gāng钢
xiāng箱
liáng梁
jié结
gòu构
。
The main span of this cable-stayed bridge adopts a steel box girder structure.