好词典
towns
UK //taʊnz//US //taʊnz//
词源
源自古英语 'tūn'，意为'围栏'或'定居点'，后演变为指代城镇。
noun
❶ 指多个城镇或市镇，通常比城市规模小，拥有一定的人口和基础设施。
“There are many small towns in this region.”
（这个地区有许多小城镇。）
“The towns along the river are famous for their beautiful scenery.”
（沿河的城镇因其美丽的风景而闻名。）
同义词:villages, settlements, communities
常见短语
small towns — 指规模较小的城镇，通常人口较少，氛围较为宁静。
“Life in small towns is often quieter than in big cities.”
（小城镇的生活通常比大城市更安静。）
towns and cities — 泛指所有城镇和城市，用于对比或描述不同规模的居住地。
“The government is investing in infrastructure for both towns and cities.”
（政府正在为城镇和城市的基础设施投资。）