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cities

/ˈsɪtiz/

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noun

城市，都市

A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.

Examples :

"São Paulo is the largest city in South America."

圣保罗是南美洲最大的城市，也是一个特大都市。

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noun

城市，都市

A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.

Examples :

"Because they all possess cathedrals, Canterbury, Salisbury, and Ely are considered cities in England, despite their relatively small populations. "

虽然坎特伯雷、索尔兹伯里和伊利的人口相对较少，但由于它们都拥有主教座堂，因此在英国被认为是具备皇家特许状或类似地位的城镇（城市）。

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noun

市中心，闹市。

The central business district; downtown.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "During rush hour, the cities were packed with cars and buses as everyone headed home from work." "

高峰期的时候，市中心挤满了汽车和公共汽车，因为每个人都赶着下班回家。

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noun

城市，都市

A large amount of something (used after the noun).

Examples :

"She has cities of friends because she is so kind. "

因为她非常友善，所以她有很多很多的城市朋友。