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motor city

/ˈmoʊtər ˈsɪti/

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/ˈmoʊtər ˈsɪti/B1informalamerican
  • ruПрозвище Детройта, штат Мичиган, исторически известного как центр американской автомобильной промышленности. Этот термин также ассоциируется с музыкальной сценой Motown, зародившейся там.

A nickname for Detroit, Michigan, historically known as the center of the American automobile industry. The term is also associated with the Motown music scene that originated there.

  1. B2informalamerican

    A well-known nickname for Detroit, Michigan, USA, historically the center of the American automobile industry.

    ruГород моторов

    • He moved to Motor City to work for Ford.
    • Motor City is famous for its Motown music history as well.
    • The decline of the auto industry hit Motor City hard.