conurbation

名詞

UK/ˌkɒn.əˈbeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌkɑː.nɚˈbeɪ.ʃᵊn/

定義 conurbation 名詞

  1. Countable

    A large urban area formed when multiple towns or cities grow and merge together.

    • The conurbation of Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.

    • Studies show that the traffic flow in the conurbation has significantly increased over the last decade.

    • The London conurbation incorporates many historic towns and villages.