ghost town

• 指被废弃或无人居住的城镇，通常是曾经繁荣但如今空无一人的地方；也指显得异常寂静、空旷的地方。

A deserted or abandoned town, often one that was once thriving but is now empty of inhabitants, or a place that feels eerily quiet and empty.

1. Abandoned settlementB2formal

   A town or city that has been completely abandoned by its inhabitants, often due to economic decline or natural disaster.

   鬼城

   • The mining town became a ghost town after the mine closed.
   • Tourists visit the ghost town to see the old buildings.
   • Many ghost towns in the American West are now tourist attractions.

2. Deserted placeB2informal

   A place that is very quiet and empty, with few or no people around.

   无人区

   • The mall was like a ghost town on a weekday morning.
   • After the festival ended, the park felt like a ghost town.
   • The office was a ghost town during the holiday break.