metropolis

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托福GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
n people living in a large densely populated municipality

中文翻译

n. 大都市, 重要中心, 首府
[医] 产地, 生地

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记忆技巧

metropolis 由两个词根组成:metro-(意为“城市”或“母亲”)和 -polis(源于希腊语,意为“城”或“城市”)。因此,metropolis指的是一个大城市或主要城市。

例句

1. The metropolis is known for its vibrant culture and diverse population.
这座大都市以其充满活力的文化和多样化的人口而闻名。
2. Many people move to the metropolis in search of better job opportunities.
许多人搬到大都市寻求更好的工作机会。
3. Living in a metropolis can be exciting, but it can also be very crowded and noisy.
生活在大都市可能很刺激,但也可能非常拥挤和嘈杂。

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