turf
Произношение: [tɜrf]
Контекст: «sports»
(noun) Turf is a special kind of grass used in sports fields, like soccer or football fields. It makes the ground soft and nice for playing games.
Пример
The soccer game was held on new turf that was soft and green.
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They had to cancel the game because the turf was too muddy to play on.
Пример
Is the turf at our school field ready for the game?
Контекст: «land»
(noun) Turf can also mean the ground covered with grass. It is the top layer of the soil where grass grows.
Пример
The backyard has lovely green turf that feels soft when you walk on it.
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The old turf in the garden was dry and full of weeds.
Пример
What can we do to make our turf healthy again?
Контекст: «territory»
(noun) Turf can also mean a person's area or territory. It is where someone feels they belong or have control, like a neighborhood or a place where they feel secure.
Пример
He takes pride in his turf and keeps it clean and safe.
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She didn't like it when others came into her turf without asking.
Пример
Do you think we should respect everyone’s turf in the park?
Контекст: «care for land»
(verb) To turf means to cover an area with grass or sod. It's like laying down new grass to make a place look nice.
Пример
They decided to turf the bare patches of the lawn to make it look better.
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He regretted not turfing the area before the rainy season started.
Пример
How long does it take to turf a whole soccer field?