urbanise

1. As we urbanise and improve living standards, there will be increasing competition for drinking-quality water, putting agriculture under further pressure.
   随着城市化和生活标准的改善，可饮用水将越来越多地与其他用水进行竞争，让农业面临更大的压力。
2. Finally, let's turn to iron ore. Demand from China, other Asian economies and the Middle East is growing rapidly as they urbanise and industrialise.
   最后，让我们把话题转向铁矿石。伴随着城市化和工业化进程，来自中国、其它亚洲经济体和中东国家的需求将迅速上升。
3. First, China will continue to urbanise rapidly, which will raise household income and create new sources of growth.
   首先，中国将继续快速实现城市化，这将提高家庭收入，创造新的增长来源。

verb

1. make more industrial or city-like
   1. The area was urbanized after many people moved in

   Synonym:    urbanize

2. impart urban habits, ways of life, or responsibilities upon
   1. Birds are being urbanized by people in outdoor cafes feeding them

   Synonym:    urbanize