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yard (EN)
名词

名词 “yard”

yard,复 yards
  1. 长度单位,等于3英尺或约0.91米。
    She needed two yards of fabric to make the dress for the party.
  2. 院子
    They spent the afternoon gardening in their front yard to make it look beautiful for visitors.
  3. 场地
    The old train was kept in the railway yard until it could be repaired.
  4. (航海)挂在桅杆上支撑帆的长杆
    During the storm, the sailors had to secure the yard to prevent damage to the sails.
  5. (美国俚语)一百美元
    He sold his old laptop for a yard to save up for a new one.
  6. (金融)十亿美元
    The investment firm managed assets totaling over ten yards.
  7. (俚语)
    After the concert, they invited friends back to their yard for a late-night snack.