grass and the surface layer of earth held together by its roots
草皮,草泥,草根土
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they walked across the springy turf. 他们走过松软的草皮。
[count noun]a piece of such grass and earth cut from the ground
草皮块。
peat used for fuel
泥炭。
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赛马;赛马场
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he spent his money gambling on the turf. 他把钱花在赌马上了。
〈非正式〉 (某人的)地盘,势力范围;主场
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the team will play Canada on their home turf this summer. 今年夏天该队将在主场迎战加拿大队。
a person's sphere of influence or activity
(人的)影响范围,活动范围
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we're in similar businesses but we cover different turf. 我们从事的工作相似,但具体范围不同。
[with obj. and adverbial]
〈非 正式,主英〉 赶走,驱逐
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they were turfed off the bus. 他们被赶下了车。
[with obj.][often as adj.
铺草皮
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a turfed lawn. 一块铺了草皮的坪地。
"Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch