mode of transport
collocation in Englishmeaningsofmodeandtransport
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mode
noun
uk/məʊd/us/moʊd/
formal
a way of operating, living, ...
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transport
noun
uk/ˈtræn.spɔːt/us/ˈtræn.spɔːrt/
the movement of people or goods from one place ...
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(Definition ofmodeandtransportfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofmode of transport
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The valuation of travel costs, exclusive of time costs, depended upon themodeoftransportused.
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Travel costs were estimated using these data, combined with standard accounting costs, as determined bymodeoftransport.
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They are an importantmodeoftransport.
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However, the cycle is an importantmodeoftransport.
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The lorry is the crucialmodeoftransport.
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That would not happen with any othermodeoftransport.
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The answer depends on themodeoftransportbeing considered.
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Nomodeoftransportshould be excluded from the programme.
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It is regarded as an essentialmodeoftransport.
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There is no othermodeoftransportthere.
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As amodeoftransport, cycling is essentially positive.
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It is amodeoftransportfor the 21st century.
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In contrast, factors such as the gender composition of the sample andmodeoftransportaccounted for only a small proportion of cost variations.
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Travelling from a rural area is seldom straightforward and usually involves more than onemodeoftransportand changes along the way.
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Like other urban centres, their hinterlands were determined by cargo type, the cost andmodeoftransportand relative levels of demand.
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This newmodeoftransportfor the early twentieth century was to be used for hauling supplies across the ice, but they were not overly successful.
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Everymodeoftransportmust cover the costs it actually generates.
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There is no evidence that onemodeoftransportis generally safer than another.
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It is for industry to decide whichmodeoftransportto use.
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I use the most efficient and cost-effectivemodeoftransportwherever possible.
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The most efficient and cost effectivemodeoftransportis used, bearing in mind security considerations.
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We observed that we need everymodeoftransport, including aviation.
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Indeed, such problems always arise when any change inmodeoftransportis involved.
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They do not care whatmodeoftransporttheir goods go by.
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That reflects individuals' desire to use the car, a much more flexiblemodeoftransport.
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