词汇 circumscribe 在中文的含义

circumscribe 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

circumscribe

US /ˈsɝː.kəm.skraɪb/

UK /ˈsɝː.kəm.skraɪb/

限制, 限定

restrict (something) within limits

示例:

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The power of the committee is circumscribed by the law.

委员会的权力受到法律的限制。

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Their freedom was severely circumscribed.

他们的自由受到严格限制。

同义词:

restrict limit confine curtail restrain

外接, 围绕

draw (a figure) around another, touching it at points but not cutting it

示例:

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A circle can be circumscribed around a polygon.

一个圆可以外接于一个多边形。

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The architect circumscribed the building within the property lines.

建筑师将建筑物限定在物业线内。

同义词:

enclose encompass surround encircle delineate

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