confines
US /ˈkɑːn.faɪnz/
UK /ˈkɒn.faɪnz/
复数名词
范围, 界限
the boundaries of a place or area
示例:
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He rarely ventured beyond the confines of his small village.
他很少走出他小村庄的范围。
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The prisoners were kept within the strict confines of the prison.
囚犯们被关在监狱的严格范围内。
动词
限制, 禁闭
to keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits
示例:
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The doctor advised her to confine herself to bed for a few days.
医生建议她卧床休息几天。
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Please confine your remarks to the topic at hand.
请将您的评论限制在当前主题。