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suburban

🇬🇧 UK/sə'bɜːb(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/sә'bә:bәn/
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Definitions

adj.

Relating to, characteristic of, or located in the suburbs of a city

郊区的;市郊的

n.

A person who lives in a suburb

郊区居民

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
subunder, below
+
urbcity
+
anrelating to, having the nature of
=suburban

Common Collocations

  • 1.suburban area郊区地带
  • 2.suburban neighborhood郊区街区
  • 3.suburban sprawl郊区无序扩张
  • 4.suburban life郊区生活

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Suburban neighborhoods are typically quieter than downtown.

  • 2.

    She grew up in a typical suburban neighborhood with tree-lined streets.

  • 3.

    The suburban lifestyle appeals to families who want more space.

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