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Hanuman_2000 Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

transparent

Hello Sir,

1. The simplest type of bridge, and that most frequently used is the Transparent Bridge (meaning that the nodes using a bridge are unaware of its presence).

I know that transparent means something visible. But I am confused after reading the meaning given in braces.

Could anybody explaint it?

Thanks.
  

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hanuman, You have neglected to tell us that this is from a technical article on Ethernet Bridges, so we are thinking that this has to do with a bridge that a person walks across or drives across. "transparent bridge" is a very specialized technical term. As such it does not mean a structure connecting two points which you can see through!

— CalifJim

  • hanuman, You have neglected to tell us that this is from a technical article on Ethernet Bridges, so we are thinking that this has to do with a bridge that a person walks across or drives across.
  • "transparent bridge" is a very specialized technical term.
  • As such it does not mean a structure connecting two points which you can see through!
  • "node" is also a specialized technical term, and you will have to consult someone who knows more about these computer networking terms.
  • I also believe you will get your answer if you continue to read more articles like the one that you took this sentence from.
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hanuman,

You have neglected to tell us that this is from a technical article on Ethernet Bridges, so we are thinking that this has to do with a bridge that a person walks across or drives across.

"transparent bridge" is a very specialized technical term. As such it does not mean a structure connecting two points which you can see through!

"node" is also a spe
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Hello Sir, (Mr.CJ)

I was thinking about the litleral meaning of the "transparent". So I got Confused .

Thanks for making the points clear.
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