outer suburbs; exurbs
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Meanings
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outer suburbs; exurbs; distant suburbs
Refers to suburban areas located at a considerable distance from the city center, typically characterized by lower population density, more natural environment, and longer commute times compared to inner suburbs.
Tā他
men们
jué决
dìng定
bān搬
dào到
yuǎn远
jiāo郊
qù去
zhù住
，
yīn因
wèi为
nà那
lǐ里
de的
fáng房
jià价
gèng更
pián便
yi宜
。
They decided to move to the outer suburbs because housing prices are cheaper there.
Yuǎn远
jiāo郊
de的
kōng空
qì气
zhì质
liàng量
míng明
xiǎn显
bǐ比
shì市
zhōng中
xīn心
hǎo好
de得
duō多
。
The air quality in the outer suburbs is noticeably better than in the city center.
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Zhè这
tiáo条
xīn新
kāi开
tōng通
de的
dì地
tiě铁
xiàn线
lù路
lián连
jiē接
le了
shì市
qū区
hé和
yuǎn远
jiāo郊
。
This newly opened subway line connects the urban area with the outer suburbs.