an area that has an important or typical feature （有某种重要或典型特征的）地区，地带 | the coastal/earthquake zone 沿海地区/地震多发区 |
| the danger zone Climbing another 50 feet would bring her out of the danger zone. 再爬高50英尺，她将会脱离危险地带。 |
| | a | an area where a particular activity is allowed or not allowed （允许或禁止某种活动的）范围，区域 | | acombat zone 交战地带 | | afree-trade zone 自由贸易区 | | atraffic-free/smoke-free/alcohol-free zone 车辆禁止通行/禁烟/禁酒区 | | aloading zone 装货区 | |
| | b | an area where only particular people are allowed （只允许某些人进入的）区域 | | apedestrian zone 步行区 | |
| | c | a division of a larger area that is divided according to a system （根据某系统划分的）区 | | Your ticket is valid for Zones 1 and 2 only. 你的票只在一区和二区有效。d. | |
| | d | one of the large areas that the world is divided into according to its temperature （地球上依据温度划分的）气候带 | | the Temperate Zone 温带 | |