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dockland

/ˈdɒklənd/

Meanings
noun

码头区，船坞区。

The land area surrounding a dock, especially the renovated or gentrified areas surrounding a former dock.

Examples :

"Many old warehouses in the London dockland have been converted into modern apartments and restaurants. "
伦敦码头区的许多旧仓库已经被改造成了现代公寓和餐厅。
area property architecture nautical place

Related Words

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gentrified verb

/ˈdʒɛntrɪfaɪd/ /ˈdʒɛntrɪfaɪd/

贵族化，高档化。

"The old neighborhood was gentrified when new expensive apartments and trendy shops replaced the affordable housing and local stores, forcing many long-time residents to move away. "

那片老社区经过贵族化改造后，新建的高档公寓和时尚商店取代了原先的廉价住房和当地小店，迫使许多老居民搬走了。

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apartments noun

/əˈpɑːrtmənts/ /əˈpɑːrtmənz/

公寓，住宅，单元房

""Many students live in apartments near the university because they are cheaper than dorms." "

很多学生住在大学附近的公寓，因为比宿舍便宜。

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converted verb

/kənˈvɜːtɪd/ /kənˈvɝtɪd/

转化, 转换。

"A kettle converts water into steam."

水壶把水转化成蒸汽。

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modern noun

/ˈmɒd(ə)n/ /ˈmɑdɚn/

现代人，当代人

"The modern is enjoying a peaceful evening at home with their family. "

现代人正和家人一起在家中享受一个宁静的夜晚。

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

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areas noun

/ˈɛəriəz/ /ˈɛəriːəz/

面积，区域。

"The teacher asked us to calculate the areas of the shapes on the worksheet. "

老师让我们计算练习纸上那些图形的面积。

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warehouses noun

/ˈweə̯rˌhɑʊzɪz/ /ˈwɛərˌhɑʊsɪz/

仓库，货仓

"The company stores extra supplies in several large warehouses located outside the city. "

这家公司在城外有好几个大型仓库，用来存放多余的物资，这些仓库是产品从厂家到零售商的中间环节。

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renovated verb

/ˈrɛnəˌveɪtɪd/ /ˈrɛnəˌveɪdɪd/

翻新，整修.

"The old house was completely renovated last year, and now it looks brand new. "

去年那栋老房子彻底翻新过了，现在看起来焕然一新。

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surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

包围，围绕。

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

围绕着野餐区的那棵大橡树提供了令人欢迎的阴凉。

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former adjective

/ˈfɔːmə/ /ˈfɔɹmɚ/

以前的，先前的。

"A former president;  the former East Germany"

一位前总统；先前的东德

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restaurants noun

/ˈrɛstəˌrɑːnts/ /ˈrɛstəˌrɒnts/

饭馆，餐馆。

"My family loves to try new restaurants in our city every weekend. "

每个周末，我的家人都喜欢去我们城市里尝试新的饭馆/餐馆。

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land noun

/lænd/

陆地，大地

"Most insects live on land."

大多数昆虫生活在陆地上。