ranch
ranch — noun
1. A large area of land in the countryside, especially in the Americas or Australia
A large area of land in the countryside, especially in the Americas or Australia, where animals such as cows, horses, or sheep are raised for meat, milk, wool, or riding.
The Chen family has run a cattle ranch in Argentina for three generations.
collocation: cattle ranch / sheep ranch / horse ranch
After university, Paloma spent a summer working on a sheep ranch in New Zealand.
Ryo's uncle manages a large horse ranch near the Rocky Mountains.
Dahlia's parents bought a ranch in Texas and raise cattle on the land.
The ranch provides grass-fed beef to restaurants across the region.
文法句型
a + ranch
ranch + noun (as modifier)
用法筆記
In British English, 'ranch' is less common than 'farm' for livestock operations. The word is most strongly associated with North America, South America, and Australia.
常見錯誤
2. Land dedicated to growing one specific crop or raising one type of animal for a
Land dedicated to growing one specific crop or raising one type of animal for a particular product, such as fruit, eggs, or animal fur.
The Lee family runs an apple ranch and sells its fruit at local markets.
collocation: apple ranch / fruit ranch / citrus ranch
Mayumi's cousin works on a chicken ranch that supplies eggs to nearby towns.
Iker bought a walnut ranch in California after retiring from teaching.
The citrus ranch near Orlando grows oranges and grapefruits for juice.
Kian's uncle operates a mink ranch that supplies fur to clothing companies.
- farm
More general term; 'ranch' in this sense emphasizes a single-crop or single-product operation
- orchard
Specific to fruit trees; narrower than 'ranch'
- plantation
Large estate for cash crops (e.g., coffee, cotton); different historical and regional associations
文法句型
[product] + ranch
a + [adjective] + ranch
用法筆記
Often appears in compound nouns that name the main product, such as 'fruit ranch,' 'mink ranch,' or 'chicken ranch.' This usage is primarily American English.
ranch — verb
1. To own, manage, or do the daily work involved in running a ranch, such as raisin
To own, manage, or do the daily work involved in running a ranch, such as raising cattle, mending fences, or tending animals.
After retiring from the navy, Mathieu decided to ranch in Montana.
intransitive use: to ranch in [place]
Jessica's family has ranched in Wyoming for over fifty years.
present perfect: has ranched in [place]
Kian hopes to ranch sheep on his own land one day.
Olivia learned to ranch from her father, who owned a large cattle business.
Sivan plans to ranch horses on a property near the coast.
文法句型
ranch (intransitive)
ranch + [animal] (transitive)
用法筆記
Less common as a verb than as a noun. When used transitively, the object is typically an animal type (e.g., 'ranch cattle'), not the land itself.