pasture
/ˈpɑːstʃə/ · /ˈpæstʃər/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6045 in the learning path
牧场；牧草地
Definitions
n. Land covered with grass where farm animals feed.
牧场；牧草地
v. To put animals on grassland so they can feed.
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Example
The cows wandered across the green pasture after sunrise.
日出后，牛群在绿色的牧草地上漫步。
Converting forests into pasture can reduce biodiversity and increase greenhouse gas emissions from land use.
将森林改为牧场可能减少生物多样性，并增加土地利用产生的温室气体排放。
Collocations
- rich pasture
- pasture land
- put cattle out to pasture
Synonyms
- grassland
- grazing land
Usage tip
pasture强调供牲畜吃草的土地，不是普通草坪。
FAQ
- What does pasture mean?
- Land covered with grass where farm animals feed. To put animals on grassland so they can feed.
- How is pasture pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɑːstʃə/, US /ˈpæstʃər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
