ranch

• 指大型农场，通常位于乡村地区，用于饲养牛、羊等牲畜。

A noun referring to a large farm, typically in a rural area, used for raising livestock such as cattle or sheep.

1. Large livestock farmA2formalamerican

   A large farm, especially in North America, where cattle, sheep, or horses are raised.

   牧场

   • They own a large cattle ranch in Texas.
   • He works as a cowboy on a ranch in Montana.
   • The ranch covers thousands of acres of grassland.

   同义词spreadstation

2. Type of dressingA2informalamerican

   A creamy salad dressing made with buttermilk, herbs, and spices.

   牧场沙拉酱

   • I ordered a salad with ranch dressing on the side.
   • She prefers ranch over vinaigrette for her vegetables.
   • The pizza place offers ranch dip for the crusts.

• 在大型牧场工作或经营牧场，尤指饲养牛、马或羊的牧场。

A verb meaning to work on or manage a large farm, especially one used for raising cattle, horses, or sheep.

1. Manage or operate a ranchB2formalamerican

   To manage, operate, or work on a large farm, especially one for raising cattle, horses, or sheep.

   经营牧场

   • He has been ranching in Texas for over twenty years.
   • They ranch cattle and sheep on their property.
   • She learned to ranch from her grandfather.

   同义词farmrange