1620s, "of or pertaining to a territory," from Late Latin territorialis, from territorium (see territory). In reference to British regiments, from 1881. In reference to an area defended by an animal, from 1920. Territorial waters is from 1841. Territorial army "British home defense" is from 1908. Territorial imperative "animal need to claim and defend territory" is from 1966.
双语例句
1. A number of governments banned the ship from their territorial waters.
许多国家都禁止那艘船进入其领海。
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2. The Sioux had always fought other tribes for territorial rights.
苏人总是为领地权与其他部落作战。
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3. Two cats or more in one house will also exhibit territorial behaviour.
一家若有两只或更多的猫，也会表现出争夺地盘的行为。
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4. The President spoke of the need for territorial compromise.
总统谈到了在领土问题上达成和解的必要性。
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5. The ship will remain outside Chinese territorial waters.
