rural
/ˈrʊərəl/ · /ˈrʊrəl/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4621 in the learning path
农村的；乡村的
Definitions
adj. Relating to the countryside rather than towns or cities.
农村的；乡村的
Example
My grandparents live in a quiet rural village.
我的祖父母住在一个安静的乡村。
Reliable internet access can improve educational opportunities for children living in remote rural areas.
稳定的互联网连接可以改善偏远农村地区儿童的教育机会。
Collocations
- rural areas
- rural communities
- rural development
- rural population
Word family
- rurally (adv.)
Antonyms
- urban
Usage tip
rural修饰乡村事物，urban修饰城市事物。
FAQ
- What does rural mean?
- Relating to the countryside rather than towns or cities.
- How is rural pronounced?
- UK /ˈrʊərəl/, US /ˈrʊrəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
