first-tier cities

基本解释

Nor is it confined to first-tier cities such as Shanghai and Bangalore.
这也不仅限于如中国上海或印度班加罗尔这样的一线城市。
China's overall property prices will climb 3.3% to 6% this year, with the first-tier cities experiencing an adjustment in the 4th quarter.
今年中国的房价总体上会有3.3%-6%的增长，一线城市的房价会在第4季度进行一次调整。
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The same situation is happening in other first-tier cities.
其他一线城市的情况也差不多。
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