neighbourhood
/ˈneɪbəhʊd/ · /ˈneɪbɚhʊd/
CEFR level A2Topic CityWord #1236 in the learning path
街区；附近地区
Definitions
n. An area around people's homes within a town or city.
街区；附近地区
n. The people living in a particular local area.
街坊邻里
Example
A small bakery has just opened in our neighbourhood.
我们街区刚开了一家小面包店。
Investing in neighbourhood parks can improve residents' health while creating opportunities for people to meet and socialise.
投资建设社区公园可以改善居民健康，同时创造见面和社交的机会。
Collocations
- a quiet neighbourhood
- in the neighbourhood
- a residential neighbourhood
Word family
- neighbour (n.)
- neighbourly (adj.)
- neighbouring (adj.)
Synonyms
- local area
Usage tip
英式拼写为neighbourhood，美式为neighborhood。
FAQ
- What does neighbourhood mean?
- An area around people's homes within a town or city. The people living in a particular local area.
- How is neighbourhood pronounced?
- UK /ˈneɪbəhʊd/, US /ˈneɪbɚhʊd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
