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

zone

(zoʊn )

Word forms: zones , zoning , zoned

1. countable noun [oft noun NOUN] B1

A zone is an area that has particular features or characteristics.

Many people have stayed behind in the potential war zone.

The area has been declared a disaster zone.

...time zones.

Synonyms: area, region, section, sector

2. verb [usually passive]

If an area of land is zoned, it is formally set aside for a particular purpose.

The land was not zoned for commercial purposes. [be VERB-ed]

Most of the private land in the park wasn't zoned or protected in any way. [be VERB-ed]

zoning uncountable noun

...the use of zoning to preserve agricultural land.

Local zoning laws prohibit building near property lines.

Phrasal verbs:

zone out

phrasal verb

If you zone out, you stop being aware of what is happening around you, either because you are relaxed or because you are bored.

When I'm on the train, I put on my headphones and zone out. [VERB PARTICLE]

Idioms:

be in the zone

to be performing particularly well

I remember riding back to the stables on a rising tide of emotion and hugging my dad. By now I was in the zone and brimming with confidence.

Collocations:

conflict zone

There is a pool of about 200 civil servants who are on call to work in conflict zones.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

Thousands of civilians have been leaving the conflict zone in open-top vans piled high with their belongings.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

Women are essential in these conflict zones because only they can talk to and search local women.

The Sun (2008)

secure zone

The Manchester Central Conference Centre comprises a single, compact, secure zone.

Times, Sunday Times (2010)

The ID Lock secure zone at their core, made from a metallic fabric, makes it impossible for illicit portable scanners to read any data.

Times, Sunday Times (2013)

A secure zone for lorries is to be built.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

Translations:

Chinese: 地带

Japanese: 地帯

单词	zone
释义	zone (zoʊn ) Word forms: zones , zoning , zoned 1. countable noun [oft noun NOUN] B1 A zone is an area that has particular features or characteristics. Many people have stayed behind in the potential war zone. The area has been declared a disaster zone. ...time zones. Synonyms: area, region, section, sector 2. verb [usually passive] If an area of land is zoned, it is formally set aside for a particular purpose. The land was not zoned for commercial purposes. [be VERB-ed] Most of the private land in the park wasn't zoned or protected in any way. [be VERB-ed] zoning uncountable noun ...the use of zoning to preserve agricultural land. Local zoning laws prohibit building near property lines. Phrasal verbs: zone out phrasal verb If you zone out, you stop being aware of what is happening around you, either because you are relaxed or because you are bored. When I'm on the train, I put on my headphones and zone out. [VERB PARTICLE] Idioms: be in the zone to be performing particularly well I remember riding back to the stables on a rising tide of emotion and hugging my dad. By now I was in the zone and brimming with confidence. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: conflict zone There is a pool of about 200 civil servants who are on call to work in conflict zones. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Thousands of civilians have been leaving the conflict zone in open-top vans piled high with their belongings. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Women are essential in these conflict zones because only they can talk to and search local women. The Sun (2008) secure zone The Manchester Central Conference Centre comprises a single, compact, secure zone. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The ID Lock secure zone at their core, made from a metallic fabric, makes it impossible for illicit portable scanners to read any data. Times, Sunday Times (2013) A secure zone for lorries is to be built. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Translations: Chinese: 地带 Japanese: 地帯
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