paddocks是什么意思？

paddocks

• n. （放牧或驯马的）小围场( paddock的名词复数 )，（准备参赛的马或车的）检阅场；

例句

• Their fields are mere paddocks. 他们的田地都只是一些牧场.
• He reduced the acreage of his property by selling off several paddocks. 他卖掉了一些围场以缩小地产的面积.
• A proportion of the paddocks can be withdrawn for mowing. 可以抽出一定比例的地块供收割牧草用.

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• N-COUNT
  （养马的）小围场
  A paddock is a small field where horses are kept.
  例句
  The family kept horses in the paddock in front of the house. 那户人家把马养在屋前的小围场里。
• N-COUNT
  （赛马的）集中场；（赛车的）装备区
  In horse racing or motor racing, the paddock is the place where the horses or cars are kept just before each race.