territory

US /ˈter.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˈter.ə.tɔːr.i/
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1.

領土, 區域

an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

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The country expanded its territory through conquest.
該國通過征服擴大了其領土。
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This is disputed territory.
這是個有爭議的領土。
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領地, 勢力範圍

an area that an animal or group of animals defends and lives in

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The lion marked its territory.
獅子標記了它的領地。
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Birds often sing to defend their territory.
鳥類經常通過唱歌來保衛它們的領地。
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領域, 範圍

an area of knowledge or experience

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That subject is outside my territory of expertise.
那個主題超出了我的專業領域。
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She's venturing into new territory with her research.
她的研究正在涉足新的領域。
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