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environs

/en-vahy-ruhnz, -vahy-ernz, en-ver-uhnz, -vahy-ernz/US // ɛnˈvaɪ rənz, -ˈvaɪ ərnz, ˈɛn vər ənz, -vaɪ ərnz //UK // (ɪnˈvaɪrənz) //

周边地区,周围环境,环境,周边环境

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n.名词(复数) plural noun
  1. 1
    • : the surrounding parts or districts, as of a city; outskirts; suburbs.
    • : surrounding objects; surroundings; environment.
    • : an area or space close by; vicinity.

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Examples

  • The American one, filmed in Los Angeles and its environs, is much more swish and Bravo-y.

  • The city and its environs are where lasagna, tortellini, and Bolognese sauce—not to mention bologna—originated.

  • Any discussion of Squaw Valley will eventually shift to KT-22 and its environs—“the Mothership,” in local parlance.

  • Reports of heavy turnouts in Tel Aviv and other liberal environs, and a light-turnout in Likud strongholds thrilled her.

  • A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Officially the crime scene is the chateau and its environs.

  • The environs are pretty, with Magtan Island (on which Maghallanes was killed) in front and a range of hills in the background.

  • About an hour and a halfʼs drive from Cebú City there is the little town of Naga, the environs of which are extremely pretty.

  • I agreed, and had five days left, which I determined to spend in carefully examining Valparaiso and its environs.

  • There is nothing further to be seen in the town, but the environs, or rather the whole island, offers the most enchanting sight.

  • A few months ago an amiable Scotchman offered me his hospitality in the environs of Edinburgh.