HOMETOWN-NOUNS

suburb /'sʌbɜːb/ (n.). Collocation: in the suburbs. Ví dụ: We chose to live in the suburbs for a more peaceful life.

ngoại thành

outskirts /'aʊtskɜːrts/ (n.). Collocation: on the outskirts of (a city). Ví dụ: My family lives on the outskirts of Hanoi.

vùng ngoại ô

inner city /'ɪnər 'sɪti/ (n.). Ví dụ: Growing up in the inner city gave him a very different perspective on life.

vùng nội thành

downtown center /'daʊn taʊn 'sentər/ (n.). Collocation: in the downtown center. Ví dụ: The city council usually organizes festivals in the downtown center.

trung tâm thành phố

city center /'sɪti 'sentər/ (n.). Collocation: in the city center. Ví dụ: We went shopping in the city center all day.

trung tâm thành phố

heart of the city /hɑːrt əv ðə 'sɪti/ (n.). Collocation: in the heart of the city. Ví dụ: The new statue is placed in the heart of the city.

khu trung tâm thành phố

sprawling city /'sprɔːlɪŋ 'sɪti/ (n.). Ví dụ: London is a vast and sprawling city.

thành phố lớn

coastal city /'kəʊstl 'sɪti/ (n.). Ví dụ: Nha Trang is a beautiful coastal city in central Vietnam.

thành phố ven biển

coastal area /'kəʊstl 'eəriə/ (n.). Ví dụ: The new road will connect the northern coastal area to the south.

khu vực gần biển

industrial area /ɪn'dʌstriəl 'eəriə/ (n.). Ví dụ: Many factories are located in the industrial area outside the city.

khu công nghiệp

industrial park /ɪn'dʌstriəl pɑːrk/ (n.). Ví dụ: The company plans to build a new factory in the local industrial park.

khu công nghiệp

agricultural area /ˌæɡrɪ'kʌltʃərəl 'eəriə/ (n.). Ví dụ: My hometown is primarily an agricultural area, known for its rice production.

khu vực nông nghiệp

residential area /ˌrezɪ'denʃl 'eəriə/ (n.). Ví dụ: The city is building more apartments in the new residential area.

khu dân cư

commuter belt /kə'mjuːtər belt/ (n.). Ví dụ: Living in the commuter belt means a long journey to work every day.

vùng thủ đô

village /'vɪlɪdʒ/ (n.). Collocation: a small village, a charming village. Ví dụ: I grew up in a quiet village surrounded by fields.

làng

district /'dɪstrɪkt/ (n.). Ví dụ: The museum is in the city's historical district.

quận, huyện

municipality /mjuːˌnɪsɪ'pæləti/ (n.). Ví dụ: The city is a large municipality with its own government.

thành phố tự quản

capital /'kæpɪtl/ (n.). Ví dụ: Ha Noi is the capital of Vietnam.

thủ đô

green space /ɡriːn speɪs/ (n.). Ví dụ: The city plans to build more parks and green spaces for residents.

không gian xanh

urban sprawl /'ɜːrbən sprɔːl/ (n.). Ví dụ: The rapid urban sprawl has caused many environmental problems.

sự mở rộng đô thị

slum /slʌm/ (n.). Ví dụ: The government is working to improve the living conditions in the city's slums.

khu ổ chuột

back street /bæk striːt/ (n.). Ví dụ: The small restaurant is hidden away in a back street of the old town.

hẻm khuất, đường nhỏ

high street /haɪ striːt/ (n.). Ví dụ: All the major banks and shops are located on the high street.

đại lộ

avenue /'ævənuː/ (n.). Ví dụ: We walked down the wide avenue lined with trees.

đại lộ

pedestrian zone /pə'destriən zəʊn/ (n.). Ví dụ: The city center has been converted into a pedestrian zone to reduce traffic.

khu vực dành cho người đi bộ

intersection /ˌɪntə'sekʃən/ (n.). Ví dụ: Traffic lights were installed at the busy intersection to improve safety.

giao lộ, ngã tư

public square /'pʌblɪk skweər/ (n.). Ví dụ: A large crowd gathered in the public square to watch the concert.

quảng trường công cộng

street vendor /striːt 'vendər/ (n.). Ví dụ: You can buy delicious local food from street vendors in the night market.

người bán hàng rong

business district /'bɪznəs 'dɪstrɪkt/ (n.). Ví dụ: She works in the main business district of the city.

khu thương mại

green belt /ɡriːn belt/ (n.). Ví dụ: The city council decided to protect the green belt around the city from development.

vành đai xanh

municipal building /mjuː'nɪsɪpəl 'bɪldɪŋ/ (n.). Ví dụ: The mayor's office is in the main municipal building.

tòa nhà chính quyền

landmark /'lændmɑːrk/ (n.). Ví dụ: The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.

công trình nổi bật, danh thắng

alley /'æli/ (n.). Ví dụ: We took a shortcut through a narrow alley to get to the main street.

ngõ, hẻm

pasture /'pɑːstʃər/ (n.). Ví dụ: The cows were grazing in the lush green pasture.

đồng cỏ, bãi chăn thả

meadow /'medəʊ/ (n.). Ví dụ: We had a picnic in a beautiful meadow full of wildflowers.

đồng cỏ hoa

barn /bɑːrn/ (n.). Ví dụ: The old barn on the farm was used to store hay.

chuồng trại

cottage /'kɒtɪdʒ/ (n.). Ví dụ: They stayed in a charming little cottage in the countryside.

nhà tranh, nhà nhỏ ở nông thôn

stream /striːm/ (n.). Ví dụ: The children loved playing by the small stream that ran through the woods.

dòng suối

orchard /'ɔːtʃərd/ (n.). Ví dụ: Our farm has a large apple orchard.

vườn cây ăn quả

farmhouse /'fɑːrmhaʊs/ (n.). Ví dụ: The family lived in a beautiful old farmhouse surrounded by fields.

nhà nông

tractor /'træktər/ (n.). Ví dụ: The farmer used a tractor to plow the fields.

máy kéo

field /fiːld/ (n.). Ví dụ: We walked through the corn fields on our way home.

cánh đồng

windmill /'wɪndmɪl/ (n.). Ví dụ: We visited a historic windmill on the hill.

cối xay gió

silo /'saɪləʊ/ (n.). Ví dụ: The farm has a large silo for storing grain.

tháp chứa thức ăn gia súc

grazing land /'ɡreɪzɪŋ lænd/ (n.). Ví dụ: The farm has plenty of grazing land for the cattle.

đất chăn thả

pond /pɒnd/ (n.). Ví dụ: There is a small pond in the middle of the park.

ao

haystack /'heɪstæk/ (n.). Ví dụ: The children played hide-and-seek behind the haystack.

đống cỏ khô

vineyard /'vɪnjərd/ (n.). Ví dụ: The region is famous for its large vineyards.

vườn nho

countryside lane /'kʌntrɪsaɪd leɪn/ (n.). Ví dụ: We took a walk down a quiet countryside lane.

đường làng nhỏ ở nông thôn

hedgerow /'hedʒrəʊ/ (n.). Ví dụ: The house was surrounded by a thick hedgerow.

hàng rào cây

homestead /'həʊmsted/ (n.). Ví dụ: The family's homestead has been passed down for generations.

trang trại gia đình

seasons /'siːzənz/ (n.). Collocation: four distinct seasons. Ví dụ: Ha Noi has four distinct seasons.

mùa

rainfall /'reɪnfɔːl/ (n.). Collocation: heavy rainfall, average rainfall. Ví dụ: We get a lot of rainfall during the rainy season.

lượng mưa

climate /'klaɪmət/ (n.). Collocation: a tropical climate, a temperate climate. Ví dụ: I prefer the temperate climate of Dalat.

khí hậu

poverty /'pɒvərti/ (n.). Collocation: live in poverty, face poverty. Ví dụ: The government is trying to reduce poverty in the region.

cảnh nghèo nàn

wealth /welθ/ (n.). Collocation: a great wealth of (culture, history). Ví dụ: The city has a great wealth of history and culture.

sự giàu có

welfare /'welfeər/ (n.). Collocation: social welfare, public welfare. Ví dụ: The government provides a good welfare system for its citizens.

phúc lợi xã hội

atmosphere /'ætməsfɪər/ (n.). Collocation: a peaceful atmosphere, a lively atmosphere. Ví dụ: I love the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside.

không khí

uniqueness /juː'niːknəs/ (n.). Ví dụ: The city's uniqueness lies in its mix of ancient and modern architecture.

sự độc đáo

hustle and bustle of the city /'hʌsl ənd 'bʌsl əv ðə 'sɪti/ (n.). Ví dụ: I prefer a quiet life to the hustle and bustle of the city.

sự xô bồ, hối hả

tranquility /træŋ'kwɪləti/ (n.). Ví dụ: I go to the countryside to find tranquility and peace.

sự yên bình

betterment /'betərmənt/ (n.). Collocation: for the betterment of (society). Ví dụ: He dedicated his life to the betterment of his community.

sự cải thiện

advent /'ædvent/ (n.). Collocation: with the advent of (technology). Ví dụ: With the advent of smartphones, communication has become much easier.

sự ra đời, xuất hiện

in former days /ɪn 'fɔːrmər deɪz/ (n.). Ví dụ: In former days, this area was just a small fishing village.

ngày trước

gateway to the capital /'ɡeɪtweɪ tu ðə 'kæpɪtl/ (n.). Ví dụ: My hometown is often called the gateway to the capital.

cửa ngõ thủ đô

city dweller /'sɪti 'dwelər/ (n.). Ví dụ: Most city dwellers tend to live a hectic life.

cư dân thành phố

sense of community /sens əv kə'mjuːnəti/ (n.). Collocation: a strong sense of community. Ví dụ: I love my hometown because of the strong sense of community.

tinh thần cộng đồng

neighborhood /'neɪbərhʊd/ (n.). Ví dụ: He knows almost everyone in his neighborhood.

hàng xóm, khu vực lân cận

local people /'ləʊkl 'piːpl/ (n.). Ví dụ: The local people are very friendly and welcoming.

người dân địa phương

hospitality /ˌhɒspɪ'tæləti/ (n.). Collocation: warm hospitality, famous for its hospitality. Ví dụ: The town is famous for its warm hospitality.

tính hiếu khách

tons of somebody/something /tʌnz əv 'sʌmbədi/ (n.). Ví dụ: There are tons of things to see and do here.

rất nhiều

a tidal wave of somebody/something /ə 'taɪdl weɪv əv 'sʌmbədi/ (n.). Ví dụ: The festival brought a tidal wave of tourists to the town.

số lượng lớn đột ngột

rural exodus /'rʊərəl 'eksədəs/ (n.). Ví dụ: The rural exodus has left many villages almost empty.

di cư từ vùng nông thôn lên thành thị

high-rise /'haɪ raɪz/ (n.). Ví dụ: The city is full of new high-rises.

tòa nhà cao tầng

high-rise flat /'haɪ raɪz flæt/ (n.). Ví dụ: Many young people live in a high-rise flat in the city center.

căn hộ cao tầng

high-rise building /'haɪ raɪz 'bɪldɪŋ/ (n.). Ví dụ: Skyscrapers are a type of high-rise building.

tòa nhà cao tầng

town-house complex /'taʊn haʊs 'kɒmpleks/ (n.). Ví dụ: A new town-house complex is being built on the edge of town.

khu phức hợp nhà phố

shopping mall /'ʃɒpɪŋ mɔːl/ (n.). Ví dụ: We spent the whole afternoon at the new shopping mall.

khu trung tâm mua sắm

shopping center /'ʃɒpɪŋ 'sentər/ (n.). Ví dụ: My favorite clothes store is in the local shopping center.

khu trung tâm mua sắm

out-of-town shopping centre/retail park /aʊt əv taʊn 'ʃɒpɪŋ 'sentər/ (n.). Ví dụ: We drove to the out-of-town shopping centre to avoid the crowds.

khu trung tâm mua sắm lớn ngoài thành phố

skyscrapers /'skaɪskreɪpərz/ (n.). Ví dụ: New York is famous for its impressive skyscrapers.

các tòa nhà cao chọc trời

upmarket shop /'ʌpmɑːrkɪt ʃɒp/ (n.). Ví dụ: The street is lined with many upmarket shops selling designer clothes.

cửa hàng cao cấp

office block /'ɒfɪs blɒk/ (n.). Ví dụ: She works on the 20th floor of that large office block.

tòa văn phòng

car park /kɑːr pɑːrk/ (n.). Ví dụ: It's hard to find a space in the car park on weekends.

bãi đỗ xe

multi-story car park /ˌmʌlti 'stɔːri kɑːr pɑːrk/ (n.). Ví dụ: We left our car in the multi-story car park near the station.

bãi đỗ xe có nhiều tầng

chain store /tʃeɪn stɔːr/ (n.). Ví dụ: There are many chain stores in the downtown area.

chuỗi cửa hàng

fashionable boutique /'fæʃnəbl buː'tiːk/ (n.). Ví dụ: The street is famous for its little fashionable boutiques.

cửa hàng thời trang

poor housing /pɔːr 'haʊzɪŋ/ (n.). Ví dụ: The government launched a program to improve poor housing in the city.

khu nhà ở tồi tàn

local facility /'ləʊkl fə'sɪləti/ (n.). Ví dụ: We need to improve the local facilities like schools and hospitals.

cơ sở vật chất địa phương

amenities /ə'miːnətiz/ (n.). Ví dụ: The hotel offers excellent amenities such as a swimming pool and a gym.

những tiện ích

infrastructure /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/ (n.). Ví dụ: The city is investing in its infrastructure to support economic growth.

cơ sở hạ tầng

infrastructure condition /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃər kən'dɪʃən/ (n.). Ví dụ: The poor infrastructure condition is a major problem in many developing countries.

điều kiện hạ tầng

housing /'haʊzɪŋ/ (n.). Collocation: affordable housing, public housing. Ví dụ: The city is facing a shortage of affordable housing.

khu nhà ở, nhà cửa

apartment /ə'pɑːrtmənt/ (n.). Ví dụ: My brother lives in a small apartment in the city center.

căn hộ

slum /slʌm/ (n.). Ví dụ: The government is working to improve the living conditions in the city's slums.

khu ổ chuột

redevelopment /ˌriːdɪ'veləpmənt/ (n.). Ví dụ: The old industrial area is undergoing a major redevelopment.

tái phát triển

skyline /'skaɪlaɪn/ (n.). Ví dụ: The city's skyline is full of modern skyscrapers.

đường chân trời (của thành phố)

cityscape /'sɪtiskeɪp/ (n.). Ví dụ: We admired the stunning cityscape from the top of the tower.

cảnh quan thành phố

residential building /ˌrezɪ'denʃl 'bɪldɪŋ/ (n.). Ví dụ: The new residential building will have over 100 apartments.

tòa nhà dân cư

urban renewal /'ɜːrbən rɪ'njuːəl/ (n.). Ví dụ: The project focuses on urban renewal to revitalize the old neighborhood.

sự đổi mới đô thị