| 单词 | enclave |
| 释义 | enclave (eŋkleɪv ) Word forms: enclaves countable noun An enclave is an area within a country or a city where people live who have a different nationality or culture from the people living in the surrounding country or city. They relocated to the more yuppie enclave of Birmingham. Synonyms: area, community, quarter, haven Collocations: exclusive enclave But lately the exclusive enclave has become famous for an altogether less salubrious feature: the stench of sewage hanging thickly in the air. Times, Sunday Times Most ships now offer the highestspending passengers an exclusive enclave with everything from butler service to a pool and free-flowing drinks. Times,Sunday Times Yet times are hard, even in this exclusive enclave. Times, Sunday Times Because of the views and its central position, it became an exclusive enclave of the rich and famous on the west coast who built large mansions in the neighborhood. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In the more exclusive enclaves, the properties may be listed, which means going through planning if you want to make any changes. Times, Sunday Times It belongs to a little enclave of three properties and was originally a boathouse. Times, Sunday Times There are plenty of bistros and brasseries in a jolly little enclave by the museum. Times, Sunday Times In beautifully designed little enclaves, the cast use toys and props to encourage us to save the oceans, save the bees, save the trees. Times, Sunday Times There are one-off houses, little enclaves, whole estates and apartment buildings. Times, Sunday Times These days, it seems, we increasingly prefer to fraternise only with 'people like us' in our own narrow little enclaves. Times, Sunday Times Only six of 12 homes are now available in this private enclave on 60- and 80-foot lots. Globe and Mail Clever drop-down screens transform terraces into private enclaves while allowing guests to look out across the sea. Times, Sunday Times Dating from between 1865 and 1910, many of these developments remain well-preserved and functioning private enclaves. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Originally a middle class neighbourhood, in recent years, it has become a fashionable residential enclave for the upper middle class to the upper class. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The conversion of the national historic site to a residential enclave had as of 2009 been completed on three of the several buildings on the site. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most of the districts are primarily residential enclaves, with some other uses scattered throughout. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Until a century ago they were much more widespread, though never common, but they have become increasingly penned into a small enclave because of human land-use. Times, Sunday Times In the small enclave we're looking at, some of the aid agencies have lost credibility with localwomen. Times, Sunday Times Today it sits as a small enclave in residential development. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Small enclaves of human survivors exist scattered throughout the world, holed up in hidden refuges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are other, smaller enclaves of after-hours activity scattered across the city. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sandbanks has plenty of restaurants and boutiques but this wealthy enclave may feel too much of a bubble for some. Times, Sunday Times The area remained a wealthy enclave throughout the early half of the 20th century. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The idea was to reduce social segregation by stopping wealthy enclaves growing around good schools. Times, Sunday Times The regime has managed to cling to power by creating wealthy enclaves for government ministers, and senior party members. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 飞地 Japanese: 少数民族居住地 |
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