词汇 turf 在中文的含义

turf 在英语中是什么意思?与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

turf

US /tɝːf/
UK /tɜːf/

名词

1.

草皮, 草地

a layer of matted earth formed by grass and roots; sod

示例:
The football field was covered with lush green turf.
足球场上铺满了郁郁葱葱的绿色草皮
They laid new turf in the garden.
他们在花园里铺了新草皮
2.

地盘, 势力范围

an area regarded as someone's territory or sphere of influence

示例:
The gang claimed this street as their turf.
这个帮派声称这条街是他们的地盘
He's always defending his turf at work.
他总是在工作中捍卫自己的地盘

动词

赶走, 开除

to force someone to leave a place or organization

示例:
The bouncer had to turf him out of the club.
保安不得不把他赶出俱乐部。
They were turfed off the property for trespassing.
他们因非法入侵被赶出了这片地产。
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