"territoriality" 怎么发音

word

US

ˌtɛrɪˌtɔriˈæləti

ter-ih-TOR-ee-AL-uh-tee

UK

tˌɛɹɪtˌɔːɹɪˈælɪti

te-ri-TAW-ri-AL-i-tee

释义

Territoriality is the behavior or tendency of an individual or group to claim and defend a specific area as their own. It is common in animals and also occurs in humans, expressing control over a physical space.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˌtɛrɪˌtɔriˈæləti

英式英语

tˌɛɹɪtˌɔːɹɪˈælɪti

简化发音

美式

ter-ih-TOR-ee-AL-uh-tee

英式

te-ri-TAW-ri-AL-i-tee

语境中听

Many animals show territoriality by marking their space.

Territoriality helps birds protect their nests from others.

The lion's territoriality keeps rivals away from his pride.

Some people show strong territoriality at work by guarding their desks.