城(拼音:chéng)是现代汉语常用字。英文city,“城”古字写作“?”,最早见于西周金文,“城”最早见于战国。“城”本意是城邑四周的墙垣,里面的叫城,外面的叫郭。城字单用时,多包含城与郭。城、郭对举时只指城。城在古代还有国、国家的意思,比如,中央之城就是中央之国的意思。到了现代,城主要是指人口密集、工商业发达的地方,通常也是周围地区政治、经济、文化的中心。现代一些大型营业场所也叫做城,如菩提城、影城、服装城。
Cheng (Pinyin: chéng) is a commonly used word in modern Chinese. The ancient writing of “city” was first seen in Jinwen of the Western Zhou Dynasty, and “city” was first seen in the Warring States Period. The original meaning of “city” is the wall around the city, which is called the city inside and Guo outside. When using city characters, they mostly include city and Guo. Cities and Guo only refer to cities when they are lifted in pairs. In ancient times, the city also had the meaning of state and state. For example, the city of the central government means the country of the central government. In modern times, cities mainly refer to densely populated areas with developed industry and commerce, and are usually the political, economic and cultural centers of the surrounding areas. In modern times, some large business places are also called city, Such as Bodhi City, Film City and Clothing City.
我循着指示标志找到了地铁城购物中心。
I followed the signs to Metrocity.
军队主力转移到了塞瓦斯托波尔,对该城进行围攻。
The main part of the army moved to Sevastopol to besiege the town
银行家与钟表匠已经在伦敦城共同存在好几百年了。
Bankers and clockmakers have coexisted in the City for hundreds of years.
教皇在墨西哥城主持了弥撒。
The Pontiff celebrated mass in Mexico City.
1932年,他在艾奥瓦州的石头城创建了一所学校,那儿成了艺术家的聚居地。
In 1932, he established a school and artists ‘colony in Stone City, Iowa.
市长的方案激励了打算在曼哈顿下城开业的公司。
The mayor’s scheme offers incentives to firms setting up in lower Manhattan
一群叛乱分子迅速占领了港口地区和大部分城北郊区。
A group of rebels overran the port area and most of the northern suburbs
孩子们领我穿过迷宫一般的街巷,来到城边。
The children lead me through the maze of alleys to the edge of the city.
如果你进了城,你会注意到所有的酒吧都有音量很大的自动点唱机。
If you went into town, you’d notice all the pubs have loud jukeboxes
他在墨西哥城到处游荡,磨坏了鞋子。
He wore out his shoes wandering around Mexico City.
他从小在巴拿马城中心闹市区的穷街陋巷里长大。
He was raised on the mean streets of the central market district of Panama City.
放眼望去看不到修车厂,所以我就搭顺风车进了城。
There was no garage in sight, so I hitched a lift into town
巴拿马城的公共注册处把所有公司的登记信息都存入了电脑。
The public registry in Panama City keeps computerized records of all companies.
伦敦金融城的经济学家给经济开始复苏的说法泼了冷水。
City economists pour cold water on the idea that the economic recovery has begun.
墨西哥城大约每隔十年降一次雪。
About once in ten years snow falls on Mexico City.
摩加迪沙2/3的居民已弃城而去,据说已成了一座名副其实的废都。
Mogadishu is said to be a virtual ghost town, deserted by two-thirds of its residents.
教皇正在走访该城一些最穷困的地方。
The Pope is visiting some of the most poverty-stricken areas of the city.
昨晚大胜伯明翰城队实际上已确保他们能够晋级。
Last night’s resounding victory over Birmingham City has virtually assured them of promotion
该城的声名与美丽基本上要归功于将它变成西班牙穆斯林之都的摩尔人。
The city essentially owes its fame and beauty to the Moors who transformed it into the Muslim capital of Spain
没有哪个地方能像大学城那样让你感到未老先衰。
There is nothing like a college town to make you feel old before your time.
我认为下个赛季伯明翰城队最有可能降级。
I think Birmingham City are prime candidates for relegation next season
他们用高压手段统治该城。
They governed the city with a heavy hand.
斯泰茜·拉蒂索抛弃了自己在摩城唱片公司的演唱事业,成为了一名福音歌手。
Stacey Lattisaw has turned her back on her singing career with Motown Records to become a gospel singer
劳伦斯一气之下离开了陆军,在伦敦金融城开始了工作。
Lawrence, in a fit of pique, left the Army and took up a career in the City.
伦敦城被指责过于奢华和缺乏竞争力。
The City was criticised for being too exclusive and uncompetitive.
影评家鲍勃·蒙德洛和大家分享他对电影《希望之城》的看法。
Film critic Bob Mondello shares his thoughts on the movie ‘City of Hope’.
奥马克城受到了狂风和灾难性洪水的猛烈袭击。
The city of Ormac took the full force of the winds and devastating floods
他以胜利者的姿态进入墨西哥城。
He made his triumphal entry into Mexico City.
他们偶然来到一个居住着一位狡诈的淘金者的废墟之城。
They stumble across a ghost town inhabited by a rascally gold prospector.
每逢7月4号美国独立日,哥伦比亚城的居民们都会举行热闹的聚会。
When July Fourth comes around, the residents of Columbia City throw a noisy party.
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