fences
US /ˈfɛnsɪz/
UK /ˈfɛnsɪz/
複數名詞
圍欄, 籬笆
barriers, railings, or other upright structures, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape
範例:
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The property was surrounded by tall wooden fences.
這處房產被高高的木製圍欄圍住。
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They installed new electric fences to keep the livestock in.
他們安裝了新的電圍欄以圈住牲畜。
動詞
1.
圍住, 設柵欄
to enclose (an area) with a fence
範例:
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They decided to fence off the garden to protect it from deer.
他們決定用柵欄圍住花園，以保護它免受鹿的侵害。
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The farmer needs to fence his fields to keep his sheep from wandering.
農民需要圍住他的田地，以防止羊群走失。
2.
擊劍, 用劍格鬥
to engage in the sport of fencing
範例:
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She learned to fence at a young age and became a skilled duelist.
她從小就學會了擊劍，並成為一名熟練的決鬥者。
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The two competitors will fence for the championship title.
兩位選手將為冠軍頭銜進行擊劍比賽。