moor
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/mʊr/
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/mɔː(r)/
A moor is a large area of land that is not used for farming. It is often covered with rough grass and heather.
We went for a walk on the moors.
我们在荒原上散步。
Moorland is an area of land that is made up of moors.
The moorland was covered in rough grass and heather.
荒原上覆盖着粗糙的草和石楠花。
A Moor is a person from a Muslim people of north-west Africa who ruled part of Spain until the 15th century.
The Moors had a rich culture and influenced Spain greatly.
摩尔人拥有丰富的文化,对西班牙产生了巨大影响。
To moor a boat or ship means to secure it to a fixed object or the land with a rope, or to anchor it.
We moored off the north coast of the island.
我们在岛屿的北海岸抛锚。