"burbs" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 郊區（口語）

Definition

是「郊區」的口語簡稱，指城市外的住宅區。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'Burbs' 是非常口語的簡稱，常用於美式或澳洲英語。僅指城市外的郊區，不包括市中心。有常用搭配如 'live in the burbs'，'move to the burbs'。

Examples

My parents live in the burbs.

我父母住在**郊區**。

She moved to the burbs after college.

她大學畢業後搬到**郊區**。

The burbs are quieter than the city.

**郊區**比市區安靜。

You get more space for your money in the burbs.

在**郊區**，你花同樣的錢能買到更大的空間。

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

下班後，能去**郊區**放鬆真的很好。

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

許多家庭選擇**郊區**是因為更好的學校和公園。