How do you use "urban" in a sentence?

Urban areas have better access to public transport. The government is investing in urban regeneration projects. She prefers urban life to living in the countryside.

urban

Q: What does "urban" mean?

Relating to a town or city; characteristic of city life Urban describes anything connected with towns or cities, as opposed to rural or countryside areas. It is commonly used in phrases like 'urban development', 'urban planning', and 'urban areas'. The term can also describe the culture, music, and lifestyle associated with city living.

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Meaning: Relating to a town or city; characteristic of city life

城市的，都市的

urbano

都市の、都会の

도시의, 도회지의

Urban describes anything connected with towns or cities, as opposed to rural or countryside areas. It is commonly used in phrases like 'urban development', 'urban planning', and 'urban areas'. The term can also describe the culture, music, and lifestyle associated with city living.

urban描述与城镇或城市相关的任何事物，与农村或乡村地区相对。它常用于'urban development'、'urban planning'和'urban areas'等短语中。该术语也可以描述与城市生活相关的文化、音乐和生活方式。

Urban describe cualquier cosa relacionada con pueblos o ciudades, en contraposición a las zonas rurales o del campo. Se usa comúnmente en frases como 'desarrollo urbano', 'planificación urbana' y 'áreas urbanas'. El término también puede describir la cultura, música y estilo de vida asociados con la vida en la ciudad.

urbanは、農村や田舎とは対照的に、町や都市に関連するあらゆるものを表します。「urban development」、「urban planning」、「urban areas」などのフレーズでよく使われます。この用語は、都市生活に関連する文化、音楽、ライフスタイルを表すこともあります。

Urban은 농촌이나 시골 지역과 대비되는, 도시나 마을과 관련된 모든 것을 묘사합니다. 'urban development', 'urban planning', 'urban areas'와 같은 구문에서 흔히 사용됩니다. 도시 생활과 관련된 문화, 음악, 생활 방식을 묘사하는 데에도 쓰입니다.

Examples

Urban areas have better access to public transport.
城市地区拥有更便利的公共交通。
Las áreas urbanas tienen mejor acceso al transporte público.
都市部は公共交通機関へのアクセスが良いです。
도시 지역은 대중교통 접근성이 더 좋습니다.
The government is investing in urban regeneration projects.
政府正在投资城市更新项目。
El gobierno está invirtiendo en proyectos de regeneración urbana.
政府は都市再生プロジェクトに投資しています。
정부는 도시 재생 프로젝트에 투자하고 있습니다.
She prefers urban life to living in the countryside.
她更喜欢城市生活，而不是住在乡下。
Ella prefiere la vida urbana a vivir en el campo.
彼女は田舎暮らしより都会生活を好みます。
그녀는 시골 생활보다 도시 생활을 선호합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'urbanus' meaning 'of or relating to a city', from 'urbs' (city). Entered English in the 17th century. Related to 'urbanity' (city sophistication) and 'suburban' (below/near the city).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal