Word
confines
/kənˈfains/
noun
疆界；界线；范围
a bounded scope
- 1.
The borders or limits of an area.
区域的边界或界限
- 2.
The elements that restrain someone.
限制某人的因素
- 3.
The scope or range of a subject.
主题的范围或领域
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
In use
Within the confines of the small apartment, we had to be creative with storage.
The artist worked within the confines of traditional techniques but still produced innovative work.
Scientists are exploring the confines of human knowledge.
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
His ambition extends beyond the confines of the company.
他的雄心超出了公司的范围。
the confines of sth
常与介词of连用，表示某事物的范围或界限。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- confine
- 限制 · v
- confinement
- 监禁 · n
Learner notes
Grammar Note
always plural
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.