homestead
n. 家宅,宅地; 农场
v. 在分到的土地上居住并劳作
A homestead is a farmhouse, together with the land around it.
In United States history, a homestead was a piece of government land in the west, which was given to someone so they could settle there and develop a farm.
1. the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
2. land acquired from the United States public lands by filing a record and living on and cultivating it under the homestead law
3. dwelling that is usually a farmhouse and adjoining land
1. settle land given by the government and occupy it as a homestead
We must reestablish our homestead.
我们必须重建我们的家园.
Rachel's mom introduced her to the wonders of nature during many hours exploring their homestead.
雷切尔的妈妈在她们开垦家园时用很长时间向她介绍大自然的奇妙.
President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act on May 20, 1862, to spur Western migration.
为了刺激西部移民的发展,亚伯拉罕?林肯总统在1862年5月20日签署[公地放领法案].
Not interested in selling the homestead?
没有兴趣卖房子?
The Fosters'country homestead is a study in contrasts as are the Fosters.
“萨卓.佛斯特”的乡村别墅是第一所她自己研究、动手建设的家园.