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turf AHD[tûrf] D.J.[tɜːf]K.K.[tɝf]n.（名词）【复数】 turfs 也作 turves [tûrvz] - A surface layer of earth containing a dense growth of grass and its matted roots; sod.草皮，草根土：地面最上层的土层，包括厚密的草和垫子一样的根；草地
- An artificial substitute for such a grassy layer, as on a playing field.人工草皮：人工种植的这种草皮的替代品，如在运动场地上
- A piece cut from a layer of earth or sod.草皮块：从一层土或草皮上切下的一块
- A piece of peat that is burned for use as fuel.泥炭：作为燃料燃烧的一块泥炭
- Slang 【俚语】
- The range of the authority or influence of a person, group, or thing; a bailiwick:活动范围，势力范围：某人，某一集团或某物的权威或影响力所及的范围；范围："a bureaucracy like any other, chiefly concerned with turf, promotions, the budget, and protecting the retirement system"(Harper's)“一个和其他人一样的官僚，只关心势力大小、升迁、预算及保护退休制度”(哈珀)
- A geographical area; a territory.地区，地域：地理上的区域；地区
- The area claimed by a gang, as of youths, as its personal territory.地盘：帮会，如青年帮会声称为自己所有的地区
- Sports 【体育运动】
- A racetrack.赛马场
- The sport or business of racing horses.赛马：赛马运动或赛马行业
v.tr.（及物动词）turfed, turf.ing, turfs - To spread with turf:用草皮覆盖：turfed the front yard.在前院铺草皮
- Chiefly British To discard or eject.【多用于英国】 赶走，驱逐
- Slang To kill:【俚语】 杀死："These guys can't . . . make sure nobody gets turfed"(Scott Turow)“这些人不能保证没人被杀”(斯科特·图罗)
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old English 源自 古英语
turfʹy adj.（形容词） |