territory

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

领土, 区域

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

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The country expanded its territory through conquest.
该国通过征服扩大了其领土。
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This is disputed territory.
这是有争议的领土。
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领地, 势力范围

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

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The lion marked its territory.
狮子标记了它的领地。
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Birds often sing to defend their territory.
鸟类经常通过唱歌来保卫它们的领地。
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领域, 范围

an area of knowledge or experience

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That subject is outside my territory of expertise.
那个主题超出了我的专业领域。
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She's venturing into new territory with her research.
她的研究正在涉足新的领域。
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territorialcome with the territory