"burbs" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 郊区（口语）

Definition

是“郊区”的口语简写，指城市外的住宅区。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Burbs' 很口语，多见于美式和澳洲英语。仅指郊区住宅区，不包括市中心。常见搭配有 'live in the burbs'，'move to the burbs'。

Examples

My parents live in the burbs.

我父母住在**郊区**。

She moved to the burbs after college.

她大学毕业后搬到了**郊区**。

The burbs are quieter than the city.

**郊区**比市区安静。

You get more space for your money in the burbs.

在**郊区**，你花同样的钱能买到更大的空间。

After work, it's nice to escape to the burbs and relax.

下班后，能去**郊区**放松真的很好。

Lots of families choose the burbs for better schools and parks.

许多家庭选择**郊区**是为了更好的学校和公园。