The Open Dictionary

zone

noun

UK/zəʊn/
US/zoʊn/

Definitions of zone noun

  1. B1Countable(可数名词)

    An area that is distinct from its surroundings due to specific characteristics or designated uses.

    （尤指因特性或用途不同而划分的）区域、地带

    • A region prone to seismic activity is known as an earthquake zone.

      一个容易发生地震活动的区域被称为地震带。

    • Countries may establish a nuclear-free zone within their borders or across a designated area.

      国家可以在其境内或指定区域内建立无核区。

    • He was prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit, driving 75 mph in a designated 55 mph zone.

      他因超速被起诉，在限速55英里的区域内驾驶了75英里。

  2. Countable(可数名词)geography(地理)specialized(专业)

    One of the Earth's five divisions based on temperature, defined by imaginary lines circling east to west.

    （地球依气温划分的）气候带

    • The temperate zones experience moderate climates.

      温带地区气候温和。

verb

UK/zəʊn/
US/zoʊn/

Definitions of zone verb

  1. Transitive(及物动词)Usually passive(通常被动)geography(地理)

    To designate a specific area for a particular purpose, often within a town or city.

    将…划为特定区域；指定…为某用途区域

    • The old shipyard has been zoned as an area for industrial development.

      这个旧船厂已被划为工业发展区。

Idioms

  • in the zone

    Describing a state of being fully immersed and highly skilled in an activity, leading to effortless and successful performance.

    得心应手（做某事）

    • When he started playing the piano, he got completely in the zone, and everything flowed naturally.

    当他开始弹钢琴时，他完全进入了状态，一切都自然而然地流畅进行。

Phrasal Verbs of zone

  • zone out

    to temporarily lose focus and become oblivious to your surroundings.

    注意力不集中，恍神

    • During the meeting, I zoned out and completely missed any discussion.

    在会议期间，我走神了，完全错过了任何讨论。