transport
/ˈtræn.spɔːt/(noun)
AWL Sublist 6CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A system or means of conveying people or goods from one place to another; (verb) to take or carry people or goods from one place to another.
Key Academic Collocations
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transporttransportationtransportedtransporting
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
conveyancetransitcarriagefreighttransshipment
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The pie charts delineate commuter preference by mode of transport, comparing private automobiles, bicycles, buses, and trains."
"Investing in electrified urban public transport infrastructure is imperative for mitigating metropolitan greenhouse gas emissions."
"Global maritime container ships transport over 80% of all internationally traded consumer goods by total volume."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Pronunciation shift: noun /ˈtræn.spɔːt/ (stress on first syllable); verb /trænˈspɔːt/ (stress on second syllable).