Area

Pronunciation:ˈɛr.i.ə
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 区域
  • 面积
  • 领域

Definitions

noun

Definition

A particular extent of space or surface; a region.

In ZH

一个特定的空间或表面的范围；一个区域。

Examples

  • I tried to measure the area of my living room, but my cat kept sitting on the tape measure!
  • After the recent heatwave, the area where people used to sunbathe looks more like a desert—no one wants to go there anymore!
  • The only area of my life without chaos is my refrigerator. It's the only thing I keep organized!

Cultural Notes

In many cultures, the concept of 'area' can refer to geographical regions or can be used metaphorically to discuss topics like 'areas of interest' or 'areas for improvement'.

noun

Definition

The measurement of a surface; the number of square units that cover a surface.

In ZH

表面的测量；覆盖一个表面的平方单位数量。

Examples

  • My math teacher said my brain has the area of a small planet—filled with random facts!
  • I attempted to calculate the area of my backyard, but all I got was a sunburn!
  • Scientists say the area covered by ice caps is shrinking; I just thought it was going on a diet!

Cultural Notes

Understanding area calculation is important in many cultures for building, agriculture, and land management.

noun

Definition

A field or subject of study or interest.

In ZH

一个学习或兴趣的领域。

Examples

  • In the area of technology, my favorite subject is the hilarious failure of vending machines to understand my snack cravings!
  • She has a deep area of expertise in memes; she can analyze their impact on culture better than any historian!
  • In the area of sports, I've learned that the only thing harder than winning is trying to explain my fantasy football team to my grandma.

Cultural Notes

Different cultures place varying levels of importance on certain academic areas; for example, STEM subjects are highly valued in many Western societies.