restricted zone; protected area; danger zone; penalty area
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restricted zone; forbidden area; no-entry zone
neutralRefers to any area where entry is prohibited for general public due to safety, security, or administrative reasons.
Military restricted zone, unauthorized personnel are prohibited from entering.
The construction site is a forbidden area, please do not approach.
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The deep part of this forest is a no-go zone for animals.
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protected area; nature reserve; conservation zone
neutralRefers to areas designated for the protection of natural resources, wildlife, or cultural heritage.
This is a nature reserve, an ecological protected area.
The giant panda habitat has been designated as a wildlife protected area.
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To protect the virgin forest, this area has been set as a conservation zone.
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danger zone; no-go zone; vulnerable area
technicalA specialized medical term referring to areas of the body where surgery or acupuncture is prohibited due to high risk of damage to vital structures.
The area near the cervical spine is a danger zone for acupuncture, needles cannot be inserted arbitrarily.
The doctor must avoid this danger zone of the aorta during surgery.
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There are some nerve-dense areas in the human body that are considered no-go zones for surgery.
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penalty area; penalty box; key
neutralUsed in sports like soccer (football), basketball, and hockey to denote the area where penalties are awarded or served.
In soccer, the goalkeeper can touch the ball with hands inside the penalty area.
He fouled inside the penalty area and was awarded a penalty kick.
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In basketball, the key is also called the penalty area.
The ice hockey player was sent to the penalty box for two minutes for a foul.