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源自古英语parroc(围场),与古诺斯语parrak(围栏)同源,可能源自原始日耳曼语。
❶ 指用于放牧或圈养马匹等动物的小型围场,通常用围栏或篱笆围起来,面积比牧场小。
“The horses were grazing peacefully in the paddock.”
(马匹正在围场里安静地吃草。)
“She led the pony back to its paddock after the ride.”
(骑完马后,她把小马牵回了围场。)
❶ 在赛车运动中,指赛前停放和检修赛车的区域,通常位于赛道旁。
“The mechanics were working on the car in the paddock before the race.”
(机械师们正在赛前围场里检修赛车。)
“Fans can get close to the drivers in the paddock area.”
(车迷们可以在围场区近距离接触车手。)
paddock to plate — 形容食品从农场直接到餐桌的供应链,强调食材的新鲜和可追溯性。
“This restaurant prides itself on its paddock to plate philosophy.”
(这家餐厅以其从农场到餐桌的理念为荣。)