Singaporean Mandarin Database

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Johor-Singapore Causeway

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释义

名词

横贯柔佛海峡，连接新加坡兀兰与马来西亚柔佛州新山市的路堤。简称“长堤”。

DEFINITION

Noun

causeway that links Johor Bahru city in the Malaysian state of Johor with Woodlands in Singapore. Abbreviated as “长堤” in Mandarin.

由来
  • 新柔长堤于1919年实施奠基工作，1924年正式完工，全长约一公里多。长堤在1964至1988年以及1991年和1992年扩建。
ETYMOLOGY
  • Construction of the Johor-Singapore Causeway began in 1919 and was completed in 1924. Slightly over 1 kilometre in length, the Causeway underwent expansion works in 1964–1968 and 1991–1992.
例句
新柔长堤旁惊见鳄鱼，视频网上疯传，引起热议，网民幽默表示这有助严防偷渡客。（《新明日报》， 24/12/2017）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Videos of crocodile sightings along the Johor-Singapore Causeway went viral and sparked heated discussion online. Netizens joked that these crocodiles could help deter illegal immigrants. (Shin Min Daily News, 24/12/2017)
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