a.  城镇的；城市的

a.  市民的，公民的

• civic leader  市领导

• civic buildings  市政建筑物

• civic pride  市民对自己城市的自豪感

• civic duties/responsibilities  市民的义务╱职责

• But missing from all these data is the sense that today's young care very much about their country, about the broader civic and political environment, or about the future of their society. 城市环境

• But we also found little interest in civic life beyond the tight circles of their family and immediate friends. 市民生活

• In fact, other recent studies have found there has never been a time in American history when so small a proportion of young people have sought or accepted leadership roles in local civic organizations. 在当地社会组织中寻求或接受领导角色

• In the past, the young have eagerly participated in national service and civic affairs, often with lots of energy and idealism. 参与公民事务

• It is your civic duty to vote in the local elections. 在地方选举中投票是公民的义务。

BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/   

NAmE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/