region

n.地区，地域，地带；行政区，管辖区；（大气，海水等的）层，界，境；（学问等的）范围，领域

noun

1. （通常界限不明的）地区，区域，地方
   a large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders
   1. the Arctic/tropical/desert, etc. regions
      北极、热带、沙漠等地区
   2. one of the most densely populated regions of North America
      北美人口最为稠密的地区之一
2. 行政区
   one of the areas that a country is divided into, that has its own customs and/or its own government
   1. the Basque region of Spain
      西班牙的巴斯克区
3. （一国除首都以外的）全部地区，所有区域
   all of a country except the capital city
4. （通常指有某种特性或问题的）身体部位
   a part of the body, usually one that has a particular character or problem
   1. pains in the abdominal region
      腹部的疼痛

名词复数形式:regions

region 地方，区域

来自拉丁语 regere,统治，管理，词源同 regulate.即管理区域。

1. The region is valued for its coal and vast electricity-generating capacity
   这个地区因其煤炭资源丰富和发电能力巨大而备受重视。
2. This is a region to be treated with circumspection.
   这是个需要小心对待的区域。
3. The talks will focus on economic development of the region.
   会谈将着重讨论该地区的经济发展。
4. Every country in the region was a military dictatorship.
   该地区的所有国家都是军事独裁国家。
5. It was the second air disaster in the region in less than two months
   这已经是该地区不到两个月内的第二次空难了。
6. The region has been declared a disaster area.
   这个地区被宣布为灾区。
7. The government's policies of divide and rule have only contributed to the volatility of the region.
   政府分而治之的政策只是加剧了该地区的不稳定性。
8. South Asia continues to be the most dynamic economic region in the world.
   南亚仍然是世界上经济最活跃的地区。
9. The map shows the rest of the western region, encompassing nine states.
   地图上显示了西部地区的其他部分，包括9个州。
10. This south-west region of France is the home of claret.
    法国西南部的这个地区是干红葡萄酒的产地。
11. The industry is inappropriate to the region's present and future needs
    该行业不适合该地区当前和未来的需要。
12. Coal and steel were the region's lifeblood.
    煤炭和钢铁曾是这个地区的生命线。
13. We are strongly opposed to the presence of America in this region.
    我们强烈反对美国在该地区的存在。
14. Militia leaders had halted overland food convoys in the region.
    民兵首领已拦阻了该地区经由陆上运送食品的车队。
15. Planes parachuted food, clothing, blankets, medicine and water into the rugged mountainous border region
    飞机将食品、衣物、毯子、药品和水空投到崎岖多山的边界地区。
16. The paradox is that the region's most dynamic economies have the most primitive financial systems
    矛盾之处在于这个地区最有活力的经济体却有着最落后的金融体系。
17. A number of beaches in the region have been polluted by sewage pumped into the Irish Sea.
    这一地区的一些海滩已被排放到爱尔兰海的污水污染了。
18. Successive regimes annexed the region and populated it with lowland people.
    各继任政权吞并了该地区，并将低地的人们迁移到了这里。
19. Tax incentives would be used to attract firms to the regions, away from the South-East.
    将采取税收优惠政策把公司吸引到东南部以外的各地区。
20. The scheme will cost in the region of six million pounds.
    这个计划将耗资大约600万英镑。
21. The village was founded by settlers from the Volga region.
    来自伏尔加地区的移民建起了这个村庄。
22. They see the region as their natural sphere of influence due to their historical links and a shared language.
    基于历史上的联系和共同的语言，他们把该地区看成是自己天然的势力范围。
23. Mr Annan said the region must now strive for economic development as well as peace.
    安南先生说该地区现在必须为经济发展与和平而奋斗。
24. Several other sub-species of gull are found in the region.
    在该地区还发现了海鸥的其他亚种。
25. This region is becoming increasingly important both strategically and economically.
    这个地区的战略地位和经济地位变得越来越重要了。
26. This region is within the Province of Liaoning.
    这一带属辽宁地面。
27. The region is remarkable for its woodland scenery.
    这地区以森林景色著称。
28. This is a matter that comes within the jurisdiction of the autonomous region.
    这件事是属于自治区权限以内的事务。
29. He belongs to the rich and powerful families in this region.
    他是这一带的豪门富户。