conurbation
US /ˌkɑː.nɚˈbeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɒn.əˈbeɪ.ʃən/
名词
城市群, 大都市区
an extended urban area, typically consisting of several towns merging with the suburbs of a central city
示例:
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The industrial revolution led to the growth of large conurbations.
工业革命导致了大型城市群的增长。
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Greater London is a prime example of a vast conurbation.
大伦敦是巨大城市群的一个典型例子。