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playground

UK //ˈpleɪɡraʊnd//US //ˈpleɪɡraʊnd//

词源

源自中古英语 'pleiground',由 'play'(玩耍)和 'ground'(场地)组合而成,最早记录于15世纪。

noun

❶ 指供儿童玩耍的户外场地,通常设有秋千、滑梯等游乐设施,常见于学校、公园或社区内。

“The children are playing happily in the playground.”

(孩子们在游乐场上开心地玩耍。)

“Our school has a large playground with swings and slides.”

(我们学校有一个带秋千和滑梯的大操场。)

❶ 比喻某个活动或发展的场所或领域,常用于描述思想、创意或专业活动的空间。

“The internet has become a playground for new ideas.”

(互联网已成为新思想的试验场。)

“Silicon Valley is a playground for tech startups.”

(硅谷是科技创业公司的乐园。)

同义词:play area, recreation ground, play space

常见短语

playground equipment — 指游乐场中安装的各种游戏设施,如秋千、滑梯、攀爬架等。

“The city council is investing in new playground equipment.”

(市议会正在投资购置新的游乐场设施。)

playground bully — 指在游乐场欺负其他孩子的霸凌者,特指儿童间的欺凌行为。

“Teachers need to watch out for playground bullies.”

(老师需要注意游乐场上的霸凌者。)