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Suggested terms: Nunston
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on the outskirts of
Meaning: On the outer edge of a town or city.
Example: The new housing development is planned on the outskirts of Nunston.
take account of
Meaning: To consider something when making a decision.
Example: They took account of the steep slope when planning the site.
blend in
Meaning: To match or harmonise with the surroundings.
Example: The layout blends in well with the natural landscape.
a short drive
Meaning: A small distance that can be reached quickly by car.
Example: It’s only a short drive from the development to the countryside.
branch off
Meaning: When a road splits and leads in another direction.
Example: The sports centre is below the road that branches off from London Road.
criteria
IPA (UK): /kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ə/
IPA (US): /kraɪˈtɪr.i.ə/
Meaning: Standards or principles used to make a decision.
Meaning: Standards or principles used to make a decision.
Example: The airport wasn’t one of their major criteria for choosing the site.
accommodation
IPA (UK): /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
IPA (US): /əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning: Places where people live, such as houses or apartments.
Meaning: Places where people live, such as houses or apartments.
Example: People liked the wide variety of accommodation types and prices.
landscape
IPA (UK): /ˈlænd.skeɪp/
IPA (US): /ˈlænd.skeɪp/
Meaning: The natural scenery of an area.
Meaning: The natural scenery of an area.
Example: The design blends well with the natural features of the landscape.
clinic
IPA (UK): /ˈklɪn.ɪk/
IPA (US): /ˈklɪn.ɪk/
Meaning: A place where people receive medical treatment.
Meaning: A place where people receive medical treatment.
Example: The clinic will be located just below the lake.
playground
IPA (UK): /ˈpleɪ.ɡraʊnd/
IPA (US): /ˈpleɪ.ɡraʊnd/
Meaning: An outdoor area with equipment for children to play on.
Meaning: An outdoor area with equipment for children to play on.
Example: The playground will be placed in the curve of the road with views of the lake.
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