outskirts
/ˈaʊtskɜːts/ · /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #3535 in the learning path
市郊；城镇边缘
Definitions
n. the areas around the outer edge of a town or city
市郊；城镇边缘
Example
Their new house is on the outskirts of town.
他们的新房子在镇子边上。
Building affordable homes on the outskirts may reduce housing costs but increase residents' dependence on private cars.
在市郊建设可负担住房可能降低住房成本，却会增加居民对私家车的依赖。
Collocations
- on the outskirts of
- the outskirts of town
- the northern outskirts
Antonyms
- centre
Usage tip
固定用复数，常说on the outskirts of a city。
FAQ
- What does outskirts mean?
- the areas around the outer edge of a town or city
- How is outskirts pronounced?
- UK /ˈaʊtskɜːts/, US /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
