townships background

townships

/ˈtaʊnʃɪps/ /ˈtaʊnʃɪps/

Illustration townships - Image 1

noun

乡镇，市镇。

The territory of a town.

Examples :

"Many townships in rural Pennsylvania are primarily farmland. "

宾夕法尼亚州农村地区的许多乡镇主要都是农田。

area geography property

Illustration townships - Image 1

noun

乡镇，镇。

A subdivision of a county.

Examples :

"The county is divided into several townships, each responsible for its own local roads and services. "

这个县被划分成几个乡镇，每个乡镇负责各自的本地道路和服务。

government area politics geography

Illustration townships - Image 1

noun

种族隔离区, 黑人居住区

(Pre 1994) An area set aside for nonwhite occupation.

Examples :

"Before the 1994 law changes, many townships were designated for African American families. "

在1994年的法律改革之前，许多黑人居住区被划定给非洲裔美国家庭居住。

politics history area race government society

Illustration townships - Image 1

noun

乡镇，城镇。

(Post 1994) A nonwhite (usually subeconomic) area attached to a city.

Examples :

"Many people who work in the city commute daily from the townships on its outskirts. "

许多在城里工作的人每天都要从郊外的黑人城镇通勤上班。

area society government history race

Illustration townships - Image 1

noun

乡镇，镇。

Examples :

"Many families moved to the townships outside the city to find more affordable housing. "

很多家庭搬到城市郊外的乡镇，以便找到更经济实惠的住房。