zone

[zəʊn]
n
a region, area, or section characterized by some distinctive feature or quality
a sphere of thought, disagreement, argument, etc
an area subject to a particular political, military, or government function, use, or jurisdiction
a demilitarized zone
one of the divisions of the earth's surface, esp divided into latitudinal belts according to temperatureSee Torrid Zone See Frigid Zone See Temperate Zone
a distinctive layer or region of rock, characterized by particular fossils (zone fossils), metamorphism, structural deformity, etc
an area, esp a belt of land, having a particular flora and fauna determined by the prevailing environmental conditions
a portion of a sphere between two parallel planes intersecting the sphere
a period during which a competitor is performing particularly well.of or relating to competitive performance that depends on the mood or state of mind of the participant
a girdle or belt
a section on a transport route; fare stage
a catchment area for pupils for a specific school
vb
to divide into zones, as for different use, jurisdiction, activities, etc
to designate as a zone
to mark with or divide into zones
to establish (an area) as a zone for a specific school
- 习惯用语
- in the zone See zone