Around the town Flashcards
Vocabulary for urban dwellers
nor very far, short distance
close to you
a stone’s throw
The park is just a stone’s throw from my house.
idiom
the central or most important
part of the city
heart of the city
We live right in the heart of the city.
idiom
a crowded city
when there are so many things to do
urban jungle
Living in the urban jungle can be exciting and challenging.
idiom
walk in a calm way
move slowly
to stroll
In the evenings, I like to stroll along the river.
verb
to make wider
to expand
The president wants to expand the public park by next year.
verb
to become more advanced
to grow
to develop
We need to develop the road system.
verb
to make somebody interested
to attract
The new museum attracts many tourists each year.
verb
to travel regularly to and from work
to commute
Many people commute to the city center for work on a daily basis.
verb
very popular place
a hot spot
KFC became hot spot for many locals
collocation
areas full of plants and trees
eco zones
green spaces
The city has plenty of green spaces where people can relax.
collocation
local national food
traditional food
local cuisine
Trying the local cuisine is a must when you visit Uzbekistan..
collocation
a person who lives in this area
a local
In order to find a good cafe you should talk to locals
noun
a person who lives in the city
a citizen
an urban dweller
I became an urban dweller when I moved to Tashkent 2 years ago
