vicinity
/vɪˈsɪnəti/
CEFR level C1Topic CityWord #6454 in the learning path
附近；周边地区
Definitions
n. The area near a particular place.
附近；周边地区
Example
There are several quiet cafés in the vicinity.
附近有几家安静的咖啡馆。
Building new housing in the vicinity of railway stations can reduce car dependence and shorten daily commutes.
在火车站周边新建住房，可以减少对汽车的依赖并缩短日常通勤时间。
Collocations
- in the vicinity of
- the immediate vicinity
Synonyms
- surroundings
- neighbourhood
Usage tip
常用in the vicinity of，比near更正式。
FAQ
- What does vicinity mean?
- The area near a particular place.
- How is vicinity pronounced?
- UK /vɪˈsɪnəti/, US /vɪˈsɪnəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
