territorial
US /ˌter.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/
UK /ˌter.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/
1.
領土的, 區域的
relating to the ownership of an area of land or sea
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The dispute is over territorial waters.
爭議涉及領海。
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They are discussing territorial claims.
他們正在討論領土主張。
2.
國土的, 地方的
of or relating to the defense of an area by a country's armed forces
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The army is responsible for territorial defense.
軍隊負責國土防禦。
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They joined the Territorial Army.
他們加入了地方軍隊。
3.
有領地意識的, 排他的
of an animal or person, tending to defend an area of land or sea against intruders
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Dogs can be very territorial about their homes.
狗對自己的家園可能非常有領地意識。
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He's very territorial about his workspace.
他對自己的工作空間非常有領地意識。