outskirts

outskirts

英 ['aʊtskɜːts]
　　美 ['aʊt'skɝts]

n. 市郊，郊區

中文詞源：

outskirts 市郊

out-,向外，skirt,裙擺，邊緣。比喻用法。

例句：

1. From Wrexham centre take the Chester Road to the outskirts of town.
從雷克瑟姆市中心出發，沿著切斯特路到達市郊。

2. As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella's mood visibly lightened.
他們快到市郊時，埃拉的情緒明顯好轉。

3. We bivouacked on the outskirts of the city.
我們在市郊露營。

4. They live on the outskirts of Milan.
他們住在米蘭市郊。

5. Our car broke down on the outskirts of the city.
我們的汽車在市郊出瞭故障.