uptown

adjective

UK/ˌʌpˈtaʊn/
US/ˌʌpˈtaʊn/

Definitions of uptown adjective

  1. Before noun(前置形容词)

    Located in or towards the northern part of a town or city, particularly an area with fewer businesses or industries.

    在(或往)城镇的北部地区(尤指非商业或工业区);在(或往)市郊;离开市中心

    • We can either walk uptown or take the train.

      我们可以步行到市郊或搭火车。

    • The property prices uptown are significantly higher than in the city center.

      市郊的房价明显高于市中心。

    • Many residents prefer living uptown due to its quieter atmosphere.

      许多居民更喜欢住在市郊,因为那里比较安静。

adverb

UK/ˌʌpˈtaʊn/
US/ˌʌpˈtaʊn/

Definitions of uptown adverb

  1. Before noun(前置形容词)

    Located in or towards the northern part of a town or city, particularly an area with fewer businesses or industries.

    在(或往)城镇的北部地区(尤指非商业或工业区);在(或往)市郊;离开市中心

    • We can either walk uptown or take the train.

      我们可以步行到市郊或搭火车。

    • The property prices uptown are significantly higher than in the city center.

      市郊的房价明显高于市中心。

    • Many residents prefer living uptown due to its quieter atmosphere.

      许多居民更喜欢住在市郊,因为那里比较安静。