circumscribe

US /ˈsɝː.kəm.skraɪb/
UK /ˈsɝː.kəm.skraɪb/
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1.

限制, 限定

restrict (something) within limits

:
The power of the committee is circumscribed by the law.
委员会的权力受到法律的限制
Their freedom was severely circumscribed.
他们的自由受到严格限制
2.

外接, 围绕

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

:
A circle can be circumscribed around a polygon.
一个圆可以外接于一个多边形。
The architect circumscribed the building within the property lines.
建筑师将建筑物限定在物业线内。