| 词组 | yard |
| 释义 | yard The noun yard has two main meanings. ◊ measurement A yard is a unit of length in the imperial system of measurement. It is equal to thirty-six inches, or approximately 91.4 centimetres. Jack was standing under a tree abut ten yards away. Note that in Britain it is becoming more common to give measurements in metres, rather than yards. See also entry at ↑ ◊ area behind a house In both British and American English, a yard or back yard is an area of ground behind a house. In British English, it is a small area with a hard surface and usually a wall round it. In American English, it is a fairly large area, usually with grass growing on it. In British English, a fairly large area like this is called a garden or back garden. |
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