单词 | territory |
释义 | territory —territory /ˈter.ɪ.tər.i/ aep /-tɔːr.i/ noun [C or U] (AREA) B2 (an area of) land, or sometimes sea, that is considered as belonging to or connected with a particular country or person: » He was shot down in enemy territory.» The UN is sending aid to the occupied territories.Thesaurus+: ↑Areas of land in general , ↑Space - general wordsB2 an area that an animal or person tries to control or thinks belongs to them: » The robin keeps other birds off that part of the garden - that's his territory.Thesaurus+: ↑Areas of land in general , ↑Space - general words• • • Extra Examples:» We can't afford to make any false moves once we're in enemy territory.» The planes fly low across enemy territory.» Missiles have been launched from their pads deep in enemy territory.» The government prohibits the passage of foreign troops and planes across its territory.» For years the two nations battled over territory.noun [C or U] (SUBJECT) ► C2 a subject that you know about or have experience in: » The director is back on familiar territory with his latest film.Thesaurus+: ↑Habitual and customary |
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