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词汇 bridge the gap
释义
Idiom
bridge the gap
to make a connection where there is a great difference.
He promises to change the tax laws to bridge the gap between the rich and poor.
Usage notes: often used with between, as in the example
idiombridge the gapto reduce the amount of difference between two things, ideas, groups of people etc, or to make the difference seem less important:Local authorities are trying to find a way to bridge the gap between their supply of homes and the demand for housing.Contemporary Indian cinema is concerned with bridging the gap between traditional values and modern ideas.

bridge the gap

1. Literally, to function as a bridge and connect two points. Don't worry, there are rocks bridging the gap up ahead—we can cross there.
2. To serve as a point of connection between disparate people or groups. I thought Senator Davis was working to bridge the gap between the parties on this controversial issue. A lingua franca is used to bridge the gap between people who do not speak the same language.
3. To alleviate the effects of a shortcoming, usually temporarily. I just need to borrow some money to bridge the gap until I get paid again.

bridge the gap

 
1. Lit. to make a bridge that reaches across a space. The engineers decided to bridge the gap with a wooden structure.
2. Fig. to do or create something that will serve temporarily. We can bridge the gap with a few temporary employees.

bridge the ˈgap (between A and B)

(also bridge the ˈgulf (between A and B) less frequent) make it easier to move from one thing to another or for two groups to communicate with each other: The hostel helps to bridge the gap between prison and life on the outside.
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