forecourt

1. N-COUNT In sports such as tennis and badminton, the forecourt is the section of each side of the court that is nearest to the net. (网球、羽毛球等球场的) 前场[usu 'the']

2. N-COUNT The forecourt of a large building or petrol station is the open area at the front of it. (大楼的) 前院; (加油站的) 加油处