Definitions
n. A settlement usually larger than a village but smaller than a city
城镇；市镇
n. The central area where people go shopping or do business
市中心；商业区
Example
Our town has a bakery beside the old bridge.
我们镇的老桥旁有一家面包店。
Improving public transport in a small town can help residents access jobs and essential services.
改善小城镇的公共交通可以帮助居民获得就业机会和基本服务。
Collocations
- small town
- town centre
- coastal town
- go into town
Usage tip
go into town指去市中心，此时town前不加冠词。
FAQ
- What does town mean?
- A settlement usually larger than a village but smaller than a city The central area where people go shopping or do business
- How is town pronounced?
- UK /taʊn/, US /taʊn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
