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in/det/area
表示位置或区域。
There are many parks in this area.
这个区域有很多公园。
地区；区域；地带
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
地区；区域；地带
A part of a city, country, or the world; a region or district, often with a particular purpose or character.
There are many parks in this area.
这个区域有很多公园。
表面范围的度量,以平方单位计量。
A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units.
一个特定的地理区域,边界不明确(通常用于某种特殊目的或以其人民、文化或地理特征而区分)
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
特定的地理区域。
A particular geographic region.
一个研究主题
a subject of study
The Amazon rainforest is a vast area covered in dense vegetation.
亚马逊雨林是一个被茂密植被覆盖的广阔区域。
AI contextual example
She specializes in the area of artificial intelligence.
她专攻人工智能领域。
AI contextual example
The total area of the park is 500 hectares.
这个公园的总面积是500公顷。
AI contextual example
it was a mountainous area
这是一个山区
WordNet
表示位置或区域。
There are many parks in this area.
这个区域有很多公园。
用于指代某个范围或领域。
The area of the city has grown significantly.
这座城市面积显著扩大。
描述某个特定性质或特点的区域。
The garden is an area of peace and tranquility.
这个花园是一块宁静的区域。
表示用途或功能。
This is an area for outdoor activities.
这是一个户外活动区域。
Not this
There are many area in the city.
Use this
There are many areas in the city.
area 是可数名词，复数形式为 areas。中文“区域”没有形态变化，学习者容易忘记加 -s。
Not this
He is an expert in area of science.
Use this
He is an expert in the area of science.
表示“在……领域”时，area 前通常需要定冠词 the，构成固定搭配 in the area of...。中文“在……领域”不需要冠词，因此学习者容易遗漏。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
农村地区
Many people prefer living in a rural area for its peaceful environment.
许多人喜欢住在农村地区，因为环境宁静。
城市地区
Urban areas often have better public transportation.
城市地区通常有更好的公共交通。
住宅区
This residential area is known for its safety.
这个住宅区以安全著称。
工业区
The factory is located in an industrial area.
工厂位于工业区。
专业领域
She is an expert in the area of finance.
她是金融领域的专家。
问题区域
The city is working to improve crime in problem areas.
城市正在努力改善问题区域的犯罪情况。
灰色地带
The legality of the contract is a gray area.
这份合同的合法性是个灰色地带。
禁区
After the riots, the neighborhood became a no-go area.
骚乱过后，这个街区成了禁区。
欢迎来到51区。
The movie 'Independence Day' features a secret base called Area 51.
电影《独立日》中有一个名为51区的秘密基地。
发长 /iː/ 音 (如 sea, tea)
Same pattern, same sound
Use area naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
把 area 联想为 'A区'，A 代表区域的首字母，便于记忆。
register: neutral; contexts: 地理地区, 学术领域, 日常交流; note_zh: 通常用于指代地理区域或某一范围，在非正式和正式场合均常见。
area是可数名词，复数形式为areas；常用介词of表示“…的区域”，如area of expertise（专业领域）。
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