英语词汇“territory”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

territory

(terətri , US -tɔːri )

Word forms: territories

1. variable noun B2

Territory is land which is controlled by a particular country or ruler.

The government denies that any of its territory is under rebel control.

...Russian territory.

Synonyms: district, area, land, region

2. countable noun B2

A territory is a country or region that is controlled by another country.

They just want to return to their families in the occupied territories.

He toured some of the disputed territories now under U.N. control.

3. uncountable noun

You can use territory to refer to an area of knowledge or experience.

Following the futuristic The Handmaid's Tale, her next novel returned to more familiar territory.

This is difficult territory because it involves uncomfortable issues.

4. virgin territory phrase

If you say that a situation is virgin territory, you mean that you have no experience of it and it is completely new for you.

5. variable noun B2

An animal's territory is an area which it regards as its own and which it defends when other animals try to enter it.

The territory of a cat only remains fixed for as long as the cat dominates the area.

6. uncountable noun [usually adjective NOUN] B2

Territory is land with a particular character.

...mountainous territory.

...a vast and uninhabited territory.

7. come with the territory phrase

If you say that something comes with the territory, you mean that you accept it as a natural result of the situation you are in.

Doing human rights work is risky business. That comes with the territory.

You can't expect not to have a debate; that's what comes with the territory in a democracy.

Idioms:

something goes with the territory

said to mean that something often occurs in a particular kind of situation or activity, and so you have to be prepared for it

People often point me out and ask me for photos and autographs, but that goes with the territory. I chose to become an actor and I'm not going to complain about that.

Collocations:

traditional territory

As part of their former traditional territory, the property holds historical, archeological, sacred and cultural resources important to their people.

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Their traditional territory was about 10 million acres (4 million hectares).

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They drove the warriors from traditional territory and absorbed the survivors in 1677.

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The inquiry was notable for the voice it gave to the aboriginal people whose traditional territory the pipeline would traverse.

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This column contains links to existing articles about a single nation's traditional territory.

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tribal territory

The loggers, many of whom are armed, have already cut down 30 per cent of the rainforest in the tribal territory.

Times, Sunday Times

This journey of the sedentary politician, on foot and by mule, through the arid stony desert and mountains of treacherous tribal territory, makes for fascinating telling.

The Times Literary Supplement

Each tribal territory was divided into four cantons or tetrarchies.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Alternatively, the petroglyphs may have been created to identify tribal territory, record myths, or commemorate important tribal events.

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We claim that we are the rightful owners of our tribal territory, and everything pertaining thereto.

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uncharted territory

As he speared off down an escape road into uncharted territory normally inhabited by marshals and lifting cranes, he would have been very scared.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

The album may venture into uncharted territory, but it sounds like second nature.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

We hope that will not happen but this is uncharted territory.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

This episode moves the comedy a few tentative steps into uncharted territory.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

The uncharted territory of the southern Arctic is difficult enough terrain.

Times, Sunday Times (2011)

unexplored territory

More to the point, the Brazilian master has lost none of his desire to push forward into unexplored territory.

Times, Sunday Times (2014)

Setting off into unexplored territory isn't something that's undertaken lightly.

Times, Sunday Times (2007)

But our European allegiances remain largely unexplored territory.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

It means pushing myself into unexplored territory, putting my name on my work.

Christianity Today (2000)

Love transports you to unexplored territory and partners realise how far they can go together.

The Sun (2012)

unfamiliar territory

A head massage was unfamiliar territory for him, so he couldn't distinguish between a massage and a braiding session.

Times, Sunday Times (2018)

The right back found himself in unfamiliar territory in the opposing penalty area after a swift exchange of passes that opened up Reading's defence.

Times, Sunday Times (2016)

This may have the advantage of dragging the opponent onto unfamiliar territory.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

We could not change without venturing into unfamiliar territory.

Christianity Today (2000)

This alliance takes you into new and unfamiliar territory.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

unknown territory

In less capable hands this unprecedented intervention into unknown territory might have undermined the presidency and destabilised democracy itself.

Times, Sunday Times

You're going into unknown territory and, with the speed he's got, he'd have to be an extraordinary horse.

The Sun

You're slowly building up your finances but don't be tempted to veer into unknown territory, as it could be dangerous.

The Sun

Unknown territory to all but the most ardent of musical explorers.

Times, Sunday Times

Afterwards she decided to ride out on a journey across unknown territory, 'to celebrate being alive'.

Times, Sunday Times

vast territory

For long periods he was in charge of this post, covering a vast territory.

Times, Sunday Times

Pastors, though, who decide to reclaim the vast territory of the soul as their preeminent responsibility will not do it by going away for job retraining.

Christianity Today

But this vast territory was never politically united by a strong central power.

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He was incapable, however, of maintaining his authority over his vast territory.

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This involved dividing the vast territory into 11 military provinces and stationing a mounted garrison in each.

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Translations:

Chinese: 领土

Japanese: 地域

单词	territory
释义	territory (terətri , US -tɔːri ) Word forms: territories 1. variable noun B2 Territory is land which is controlled by a particular country or ruler. The government denies that any of its territory is under rebel control. ...Russian territory. Synonyms: district, area, land, region 2. countable noun B2 A territory is a country or region that is controlled by another country. They just want to return to their families in the occupied territories. He toured some of the disputed territories now under U.N. control. 3. uncountable noun You can use territory to refer to an area of knowledge or experience. Following the futuristic The Handmaid's Tale, her next novel returned to more familiar territory. This is difficult territory because it involves uncomfortable issues. 4. virgin territory phrase If you say that a situation is virgin territory, you mean that you have no experience of it and it is completely new for you. 5. variable noun B2 An animal's territory is an area which it regards as its own and which it defends when other animals try to enter it. The territory of a cat only remains fixed for as long as the cat dominates the area. 6. uncountable noun [usually adjective NOUN] B2 Territory is land with a particular character. ...mountainous territory. ...a vast and uninhabited territory. 7. come with the territory phrase If you say that something comes with the territory, you mean that you accept it as a natural result of the situation you are in. Doing human rights work is risky business. That comes with the territory. You can't expect not to have a debate; that's what comes with the territory in a democracy. Idioms: something goes with the territory said to mean that something often occurs in a particular kind of situation or activity, and so you have to be prepared for it People often point me out and ask me for photos and autographs, but that goes with the territory. I chose to become an actor and I'm not going to complain about that. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: traditional territory As part of their former traditional territory, the property holds historical, archeological, sacred and cultural resources important to their people. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their traditional territory was about 10 million acres (4 million hectares). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They drove the warriors from traditional territory and absorbed the survivors in 1677. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The inquiry was notable for the voice it gave to the aboriginal people whose traditional territory the pipeline would traverse. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This column contains links to existing articles about a single nation's traditional territory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 tribal territory The loggers, many of whom are armed, have already cut down 30 per cent of the rainforest in the tribal territory. Times, Sunday Times This journey of the sedentary politician, on foot and by mule, through the arid stony desert and mountains of treacherous tribal territory, makes for fascinating telling. The Times Literary Supplement Each tribal territory was divided into four cantons or tetrarchies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Alternatively, the petroglyphs may have been created to identify tribal territory, record myths, or commemorate important tribal events. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We claim that we are the rightful owners of our tribal territory, and everything pertaining thereto. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 uncharted territory As he speared off down an escape road into uncharted territory normally inhabited by marshals and lifting cranes, he would have been very scared. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The album may venture into uncharted territory, but it sounds like second nature. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We hope that will not happen but this is uncharted territory. Times, Sunday Times (2012) This episode moves the comedy a few tentative steps into uncharted territory. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The uncharted territory of the southern Arctic is difficult enough terrain. Times, Sunday Times (2011) unexplored territory More to the point, the Brazilian master has lost none of his desire to push forward into unexplored territory. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Setting off into unexplored territory isn't something that's undertaken lightly. Times, Sunday Times (2007) But our European allegiances remain largely unexplored territory. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It means pushing myself into unexplored territory, putting my name on my work. Christianity Today (2000) Love transports you to unexplored territory and partners realise how far they can go together. The Sun (2012) unfamiliar territory A head massage was unfamiliar territory for him, so he couldn't distinguish between a massage and a braiding session. Times, Sunday Times (2018) The right back found himself in unfamiliar territory in the opposing penalty area after a swift exchange of passes that opened up Reading's defence. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This may have the advantage of dragging the opponent onto unfamiliar territory. Times, Sunday Times (2015) We could not change without venturing into unfamiliar territory. Christianity Today (2000) This alliance takes you into new and unfamiliar territory. Times, Sunday Times (2012) unknown territory In less capable hands this unprecedented intervention into unknown territory might have undermined the presidency and destabilised democracy itself. Times, Sunday Times You're going into unknown territory and, with the speed he's got, he'd have to be an extraordinary horse. The Sun You're slowly building up your finances but don't be tempted to veer into unknown territory, as it could be dangerous. The Sun Unknown territory to all but the most ardent of musical explorers. Times, Sunday Times Afterwards she decided to ride out on a journey across unknown territory, 'to celebrate being alive'. Times, Sunday Times vast territory For long periods he was in charge of this post, covering a vast territory. Times, Sunday Times Pastors, though, who decide to reclaim the vast territory of the soul as their preeminent responsibility will not do it by going away for job retraining. Christianity Today But this vast territory was never politically united by a strong central power. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was incapable, however, of maintaining his authority over his vast territory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This involved dividing the vast territory into 11 military provinces and stationing a mounted garrison in each. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 领土 Japanese: 地域
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