Word
confines
/kənˈfains/
noun
疆界；界线；范围
核心释义
a bounded scope
- 1.
区域的边界或界限
The borders or limits of an area.
- 2.
限制某人的因素
The elements that restrain someone.
- 3.
主题的范围或领域
The scope or range of a subject.
区域的边界或界限；限制某人的因素；主题的范围或领域；疆界；界线
用法In use
Within the confines of the small apartment, we had to be creative with storage.
用法提示：confines 在此处表示物理空间的界限或范围。
The artist worked within the confines of traditional techniques but still produced innovative work.
用法提示：confines 表示抽象的限制或范围。
Scientists are exploring the confines of human knowledge.
用法提示：confines 指知识领域的界限或极限。
within the confines of sth
We must work within the confines of the budget.
我们必须在预算范围内工作。
beyond the confines of sth
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
词族Word family
- confine
- 限制 · v
- confinement
- 监禁 · n
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
always plural
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