urban sprawl

US /ˈɜːr.bən sprɔːl/
UK /ˈɜːr.bən sprɔːl/
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城市擴張, 城市蔓延

the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas

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The city's rapid growth led to significant urban sprawl.
城市的快速發展導致了嚴重的城市擴張
Environmentalists are concerned about the impact of urban sprawl on natural habitats.
環保主義者擔心城市擴張對自然棲息地的影響。