town
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/taʊn/
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/taʊn/
A built-up area with houses, shops, and other facilities where people live, smaller than a city.
The town has a population of 20,000 people.
这个城镇有2万人口。
The community of people living in a town.
The whole town was invited to the mayor's speech.
整个城镇都被邀请参加市长的演讲。
The central area of a town where shops and businesses are located.
We went to the town center to do some shopping.
我们去了市中心购物。
A specific town where someone lives or works, or that has been mentioned.
He moved to a different town for a new job.
他为了一份新工作搬到了另一个城镇。
The lifestyle and environment found in towns and cities, as opposed to rural areas.
She prefers the hustle and bustle of town life over the quiet of the country.
她更喜欢城镇生活的喧嚣而不是乡村的宁静。