Urban Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

urban

adjective

快速理解

What does "Urban" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Urban"?

形容與城市相關的事物,相對於鄉村。

  1. 1

    城市的

    EN: relating to a city or town

    翻譯: 與城市或城鎮相關的

  2. 2

    都市生活的

    EN: characteristic of city life

    翻譯: 具有城市生活特點的

  3. 3

    都市規劃的

    EN: involving the planning and development of cities

    翻譯: 涉及城市規劃與發展的

  4. 4

    都市文化的

    EN: associated with modern city culture and style

    翻譯: 與現代都市文化和風格相關的

小提醒:「urban」是形容詞,用來描述與城市相關的事物,例如「urban area」(市區)。它與「rural」(鄉村的)意思相反,不要混淆。

發音(How to Pronounce "Urban" in English

How to pronounce "Urban" in English?"Urban" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Urban" from YouTube Videos

Robert Neuwirth: The "shadow cities" of the future

TED

They are what I consider to be the cities of tomorrow, the new urban world.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Urban"?How does "Urban" change by context?

1. relating to or characteristic of a city or town

與城市或城鎮有關的;具有城市特點的

She prefers urban life to living in the countryside.

與鄉村生活相比,她更喜歡都市生活。

The city is implementing new urban development plans.

這座城市正在實施新的都市發展計畫。

2. denoting contemporary culture associated with city life, especially of young people

指與城市生活相關的當代文化,尤指年輕人的

Hip-hop is a major part of urban culture.

嘻哈音樂是都市文化的重要部分。

The magazine focuses on urban fashion and trends.

這本雜誌專注於都市時尚與潮流。

3. relating to or located in a densely populated area

與人口稠密地區有關的;位於人口稠密地區的

Urban areas often face challenges with traffic congestion.

都會區經常面臨交通擁塞的挑戰。

The study compared pollution levels in urban and suburban zones.

這項研究比較了都會區與郊區的污染程度。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Urban"?How to make natural sentences with "Urban"?
PatternMeaningExample
urban + noun城市的;都市的The urban landscape is constantly changing. (都市景觀不斷變化。)
urban + area/centre/development市區的;都市的They live in a densely populated urban area. (他們住在人口稠密的市區。)
urban + life/culture都市生活/文化She enjoys the fast pace of urban life. (她享受都市生活的快節奏。)
urban + planning/policy都市規劃/政策Good urban planning is essential for sustainable growth. (良好的都市規劃對永續發展至關重要。)
urban + legend/myth都市傳說The story of the haunted house is just an urban legend. (那棟鬼屋的故事只是個都市傳說。)
urban + renewal/regeneration都市更新The government has launched a major urban renewal project. (政府啟動了一項重大的都市更新計畫。)
urban + sprawl都市擴張;城市蔓延The city is trying to control urban sprawl. (這座城市正試圖控制都市擴張。)
become/grow more urban變得更都市化The town has grown more urban over the past decade. (這個城鎮在過去十年間變得更都市化了。)

用法說明

How is "Urban" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Urban"?

urban 與 city 的區別

  • urban 是形容詞,描述與「城市」相關的性質、特徵或環境,例如 urban life(都市生活)、urban development(都市發展)。
  • city 是名詞,指具體的「城市」實體,例如 a big city(一座大城市)。
  • 當需要修飾名詞時,應使用形容詞 urban
  • 在談論具體的行政區劃、地理位置或作為一個地點時,應使用名詞 city。 EN: The government is focusing on urban renewal projects. 翻譯: 政府正專注於都市更新計畫。

EN:She moved to the city to find a better job.

翻譯:她搬到城市去找更好的工作。

EN:He studies urban planning at university.

翻譯:他在大學研究都市規劃。

EN:Which city do you live in?

翻譯:你住在哪個城市?

總結建議

當需要形容與城市相關的屬性時用 urban,指稱具體的城市地點時則用 city

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Urban" and similar words?How to choose "Urban" vs alternatives?

urban vs metropolitan

「urban」泛指與城市相關的,而「metropolitan」特指與主要大城市或都會區相關的,範圍通常更大。

urban vs rural

「urban」描述城市,而「rural」描述鄉村,兩者是常見的對比概念。

urban vs suburban

「urban」指城市核心區,而「suburban」指緊鄰城市的住宅郊區。

口語用法

How is "Urban" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Urban"?

引述

在口語中,有時會用 "urban" 來引述或提及某個概念、風格或標籤,語氣較為隨意。 EN: He's really into that whole urban aesthetic, you know? 翻譯: 他真的很迷那種都會美學,你懂吧?

EN:She described the vibe as "urban decay chic."

翻譯:她把那種氛圍描述為「都會頹廢風」。

語氣強調

在對話中,可透過重音或語調強調 "urban",以凸顯其與「鄉村」或「傳統」的對比,或表達某種強烈特質。 EN: This isn't just city life; it's URBAN life, with all the grit and speed. 翻譯: 這不只是城市生活;這是「都會」生活,充滿了現實與速度。

EN:The music has a very... urban feel to it.

翻譯:這音樂帶有一種非常…「都會」的感覺。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時,"urban" 偶爾會作為一個填充詞,引出後續更具體的描述或例子。 EN: The neighborhood is changing, becoming more... urban, I guess, with new cafes and galleries. 翻譯: 這個街區正在改變,變得更加…都會化吧,我是說,多了很多新咖啡廳和畫廊。

EN:It's an urban... no, more like a metropolitan mindset.

翻譯:那是一種都會…不對,更像是一種大都會思維。

正式寫作注意:在學術、報告或正式商業文件中,應避免將 "urban" 用於上述口語情境。請使用更精確、正式的詞彙來描述城市特徵、環境或規劃,例如 "metropolitan"、"municipal" 或具體說明 "characterized by high population density" 等。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Urban"?What fixed phrases with "Urban" should I remember?

urban area

noun phrase

都市地區

urban planning

noun phrase

都市規劃

urban legend

noun phrase

都市傳說

urban renewal

noun phrase

都市更新

urban sprawl

noun phrase

都市擴張;都市蔓延

urban life

noun phrase

都市生活

urban development

noun phrase

都市發展

urban population

noun phrase

都市人口

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Urban"?Which "Urban" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The urban is very crowded.

The urban area is very crowded.

"Urban" 是形容詞,不能直接當名詞使用。需要加上如 "area", "center", "environment" 等名詞。

×He is very urban and polite.

He is very urbane and polite.

"Urban" 指與城市相關的,而 "urbane" 指人彬彬有禮、溫文儒雅的。兩者意思不同,不可混淆。

×I live in Urban Taipei.

I live in the urban part of Taipei. / I live in Taipei, an urban city.

"Urban" 是描述性形容詞,通常不用於城市名稱前作為專有名詞的一部分。應使用它來描述城市的某部分或特質。

×This is a big urban city.

This is a big city. / This is a major urban center.

"Urban" 本身已包含「城市的」意思,與 "city" 連用可能顯得多餘。除非要特別強調其都市性質(如與鄉村對比),否則擇一使用即可。

×There are many urbans in this country.

There are many urban areas in this country.

"Urban" 是形容詞,沒有複數形式。需要搭配可數名詞(如 areas, centers, populations)來表達複數概念。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Urban"?What are tense/participle forms of "Urban"?
urban 在英語中是什麼意思?