urbanize
US /ˈɜːr.bə.naɪz/
UK /ˈɜː.bə.naɪz/
动词
城市化, 使都市化
to make an area more urban; to make a place or person more like a city in character or appearance
示例:
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The government plans to urbanize rural areas to improve infrastructure.
政府计划城市化农村地区以改善基础设施。
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Rapid development can quickly urbanize a once quiet town.
快速发展可以迅速城市化一个曾经宁静的小镇。