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suburbia

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Sociology
sub·ur·bi·a /səˈbɜːbiə $ -ˈbɜːr-/ noun [uncountable]  SSAREAsuburbs in general, and the behaviour, opinions, and ways of living that are typical of people who live there – often used to show disapproval 郊区;郊区人的行为、观念和生活方式;郊区习俗 〔常含贬义〕 middle-class suburbia 郊区中产阶级的生活状态
Examples from the Corpus
suburbiaNot too far outside London, this place, but well beyond suburbia and fairly deep into lush greenery.It is established: He hates suburbia.Their dream is to own a home in suburbia.Equal parts amusing and excruciating to watch, this self-indulgent sojourn in suburbia is certainly no Defending Your Life.In Annie's own youth Ruth would have been a swot in suburbia.Out there in suburbia, labor is very, very still.Perhaps his arid years in suburbia had blunted his ability to love and be loved.Raccoons no longer trapped for their fur, have invaded suburbia around Washington and a few have recently been found to be rabid.City expansion has increased local property tax revenues and has thwarted some flight to suburbia.
sub·ur·bi·a nounChineseSyllable
suburbs and general, opinions, and Corpus in the behaviour,


suburbia
suburbia /səˈbɜːbiə $ -ˈbɜːr-/ noun [uncountable]
suburbs in general, and the behaviour, opinions, and ways of living that are typical of people who live there – often used to show disapproval:
    middle-class suburbia


sub·ur·biaBrE /ˈbɜːb/ 🔊NAmE /ˈbɜːrb/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] (often disapproving) the suburbs and the way of life, attitudes, etc. of the people who live there 郊区及其居民的生活方式(或态度等)