out-,向外，skirt,裙摆，边缘。比喻用法。

1. From Wrexham centre take the Chester Road to the outskirts of town.

从雷克瑟姆市中心出发，沿着切斯特路到达市郊。

来自柯林斯例句

2. As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella's mood visibly lightened.

他们快到市郊时，埃拉的情绪明显好转。

来自柯林斯例句

3. We bivouacked on the outskirts of the city.

我们在市郊露营。

来自柯林斯例句

4. They live on the outskirts of Milan.

他们住在米兰市郊。

来自《权威词典》

5. Our car broke down on the outskirts of the city.

我们的汽车在市郊出了故障.

来自《简明英汉词典》