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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 ↑ Measurements.


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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