area/'eərɪə $ 'erɪə/

n.

➊ the size of a flat surface

➋ a particular part of a place, country, town, etc.

➌ a subject, range of activities, or a part of it

n.

➊ [U; C] 面积：[the area of sth] the area of a rectangle 长方形的面积

◇[an area of sth] a yard with an area of 100 square meters 100平方米大小的院子

◇The study is 11 square meters in area. 这个书房的面积为11平方米。

➋ [C] 地区，地方，区域：a mountainous area 山区

◇in coastal/rural areas 在沿海/农村地区

◇a non-smoking area 禁烟区

◇They searched the farm and the surrounding area. 他们搜索了这个农场及周边地区。

◇He knows the local area. 他了解当地的情况。

➌ [C] 范围，领域：Marketing is Bettie's area. 市场营销属于贝蒂的职责范围。

◇These are key areas for attention. 这些是需要注意的几个关键方面。

辨析area; district; region; zone