territorial
/ˌterəˈtɔːriəl/ (bre, ipa) · [tˌɛrɪtˈɔriəl] /ˌterəˈtɔːriəl/ (ame, ipa) · [tˌɛrɪtˈɔriəl] /ˌter-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce territorial (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˌter.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əl/ (bre, ipa) · [tˌɛrɪtˈɔriəl] /ˌter.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/ (ame, ipa)
territorial — 形容詞
- territorialpositive
- more territorialcomparative
- most territorialsuperlative
1. concerning the ground surface and surrounding sea that belong to a specific coun
領土的
與國家管轄範圍有關的
concerning the ground surface and surrounding sea that belong to a specific country under law.
The two nations argued over their territorial waters in the South China Sea.
這兩個國家在南海的領海問題上發生了爭論。
collocation: territorial waters
Sven studied territorial expansion in Southeast Asia during the colonial period.
Sven 研究了殖民時期東南亞的領土擴張。
collocation: territorial expansion
The new law extends the country's territorial claims to include offshore mineral rights.
新法律將該國的領土主張延伸到近海的礦產開採權。
Wei's family farm sits on land that was part of a long territorial dispute.
Wei 家的農場位於一塊長期存在領土爭議的土地上。
- geographical
broader; refers to physical location rather than ownership or control
- regional
refers to a specific area without implying ownership or legal control
- jurisdictional
more formal, focuses on legal authority over an area
文法句型
territorial + noun
用法筆記
Attributive only — territorial almost always comes before the noun it describes (territorial waters, territorial dispute). Not used predicatively in this sense.
常見錯誤
2. acting as if an area belongs only to you and wanting to keep other people or ani
護地盤的
認為某地屬於自己而排斥他人進入的
acting as if an area belongs only to you and wanting to keep other people or animals out of it.
Our cat is territorial and hisses at any other animal that comes near the garden.
我們家的貓非常護地盤，任何其他動物靠近花園牠都會發出嘶嘶聲。
grammar pattern: is territorial + and + behaviour description
Renata noticed her colleague became very territorial about the office printer after the move.
Renata 注意到她的同事搬遷後對辦公室印表機變得非常護地盤。
grammar pattern: territorial about [object]
Male robins are fiercely territorial during nesting season and will attack their own reflection.
知更鳥在繁殖季節護地盤意識很強，甚至會攻擊自己的倒影。
Sirin laughed as her little brother grew territorial over the remote control whenever guests visited.
Sirin 笑了，因為她弟弟每次有客人來訪時都會霸著遙控器不放。
- protective
broader; can describe caring defence rather than aggressive exclusion
- possessive
focuses on not wanting to share rather than physically defending space
- defensive
emphasises reaction to a perceived threat rather than proactive guarding
- sharing
willing to let others use the same space or things
文法句型
be territorial about/over something
用法筆記
Often followed by about or over to specify the thing being defended. Frequently used with intensifying adverbs like fiercely, highly, extremely. Can describe both animal instinct and human behaviour in informal contexts.
常見錯誤
territorial — 名詞
- territorialsingular
- territorialsplural
1. a soldier who serves in a country's reserve military force on a part-time basis
後備軍人
業餘服役的非全職軍人
a soldier who serves in a country's reserve military force on a part-time basis instead of as a full-time professional.
As a Territorial, Aaron trained two evenings a week and one weekend each month.
Aaron 擔任後備軍人，每週訓練兩個晚上，每個月訓練一個週末。
capitalised noun: a Territorial
Talia's uncle served as a Territorial for twelve years while working as a maths teacher.
Talia 的叔叔在擔任數學老師的同時，當了十二年的後備軍人。
Diya's father was called up as a Territorial when the emergency reserve was activated.
Diya 的父親在緊急後備役被徵召時以後備軍人身分入伍。
Andrés met several other Territorials during the two-week summer training camp.
Andrés 在為期兩週的夏季訓練營中認識了其他幾位後備軍人。
- reservist
more general term used in many countries, not limited to British context
- militia member
suggests a less formal or locally organised force
- regular soldier
a full-time professional soldier
文法句型
a Territorial
Territorials (plural)
用法筆記
Chiefly British English. Usually capitalised: a Territorial. Refers specifically to members of the Territorial Army (now called the Army Reserve in the UK).