urban
/ˈɜːbən/ · /ˈɝːbən/
CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #4861 in the learning path
城市的；城镇的
Definitions
adj. Relating to cities or towns rather than the countryside.
城市的；城镇的
Example
Our urban garden sits between two tall apartment buildings.
我们的城市花园位于两栋高层公寓楼之间。
Rapid urban growth can increase pressure on public transport, housing, and essential services.
城市的快速发展可能加重公共交通、住房及基本服务的压力。
Collocations
- urban development
- urban areas
- urban planning
- urban population
Word family
- urbanisation (n.)
- urbanise (v.)
Antonyms
- rural
Usage tip
urban指城镇的，rural指乡村的。
FAQ
- What does urban mean?
- Relating to cities or towns rather than the countryside.
- How is urban pronounced?
- UK /ˈɜːbən/, US /ˈɝːbən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
