yard
/jɑːd/ · /jɑːrd/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1026 in the learning path
院子；庭院
Definitions
n. An outdoor area beside a building, often enclosed.
院子；庭院
n. A unit of length equal to three feet or 0.9144 metres.
码（长度单位）
Example
Our dog chased a yellow ball across the yard.
我们的狗追着一个黄色的球跑过院子。
Converting an unused school yard into a garden can provide valuable outdoor learning opportunities for urban children.
把闲置的校园庭院改成花园，可以为城市儿童提供宝贵的户外学习机会。
Collocations
- back yard
- school yard
- a yard of fabric
Synonyms
- courtyard
Usage tip
美式yard可指住宅草坪庭院；英式多用garden。
FAQ
- What does yard mean?
- An outdoor area beside a building, often enclosed. A unit of length equal to three feet or 0.9144 metres.
- How is yard pronounced?
- UK /jɑːd/, US /jɑːrd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
