n.

1. 草皮，草根土[U]
   The gardener was busy laying turf.

   园丁正忙于铺草皮。

2. 草皮块[C]
   We have ordered several turfs to make our lawn.

   我们订购了一些草皮块铺个草坪。

   Mr. Brown bought some turfs to repair the lawn in his front yard.

   布朗先生买了一些草皮块来修补他家前院的草坪。

3. 泥炭，泥煤[C]
4. 【美】【俚】地盘；势力范围[the S]
   They considered this an invasion of their turf.

   他们认为此举侵犯了他们的地盘。

5. 赛马场；赛马[the S]
   His name is well-known on the turf.

   他在赛马场上很有名气。

vt.

1. 用草皮覆盖
   It will be good if that part of the garden is turfed.

   要是那片园地铺上草皮，那是很好的。

2. 【英】【口】抛出，扔掉；赶走[（+out）]

n.

1. grass and the surface layer of earth held together by its roots.
   ▸a piece of turf cut from the ground.
2. (the turf) horse racing or racecourses generally.
3. informal an area regarded as someone's territory or sphere of activity:
   he did not like poachers on his turf.

v.

1. informal, chiefly Brit. force to leave:
   they were turfed off the bus.
2. cover with turf.