zone

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A zone is an area that has particular features or characteristics. (有某些特征或特点的) 地带
Many people have stayed behind in the potential war zone. 许多人留在了可能交战的地带。
The area has been declared a disaster zone. 该地区已被宣布为灾难带。
2. V-T If an area of land is zoned, it is formally set aside for a particular purpose. 将…划为特殊区域[usu passive]
The land was not zoned for commercial purposes. 这块地未被划为商业用地。
3. zoningN-UNCOUNT 分区制
...the use of zoning to preserve agricultural land. …使用分区制以保留农业用地。

A demilitarized zone has been created on the border between the warring countries .
The incident graphically illustrates just how dangerous the situation in the war zone has become .
Journalists may enter the danger zone but unfortunately we cannot guarantee their safety .
The city has declared itself a nuclear-free zone.
The commander-in-chief was given 36 hours to secure a withdrawal of his troops from the combat zone.