zone
Significado: An area distinguished by some characteristic
A zone is an area distinguished from adjacent parts by some characteristic, such as purpose, restrictions, or conditions. Time zones divide the world for standardised timekeeping. Other common uses include comfort zone, war zone, and parking zone. As a verb, to zone means to divide an area for specific uses.
Ejemplos
- The city is divided into different residential and commercial zones. 这座城市被划分为不同的住宅区和商业区。La ciudad está dividida en diferentes zonas residenciales y comerciales.市は異なる住宅地域と商業地域に分かれています。도시는 서로 다른 주거 구역과 상업 구역으로 나뉘어 있습니다.
- What time zone are you in? 你在哪个时区?¿En qué zona horaria estás?あなたはどのタイムゾーンにいますか?당신은 어느 시간대에 있나요?
- You need to step out of your comfort zone to grow. 你需要走出舒适区才能成长。Necesitas salir de tu zona de confort para crecer.成長するためには快適ゾーンから出る必要があります。성장하려면 안전지대에서 벗어나야 합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'zona' meaning 'a belt, girdle', from Greek 'zone' (a belt), from 'zonnynai' (to gird). Originally referred to the climatic bands of the earth. The general sense of 'any defined area' developed in the 19th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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