confines

英 ['kɒnfaɪnz] 美 ['kɑːnfaɪnz]

• n. 疆界；界线；范围
• 动词confine的第三人称单数形式.

英英释义

Noun:

1. a bounded scope;

   "he stayed within the confines of the city"
   

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. It will gather together its tributaries and overflow the confines of its bed.
   它会聚集它的支流，溢出河床的界线。
2. This is beyond the confines of human knowledge.
   该情况超出人类知识的范围。
3. This question was discussed within the confines of the group.
   这个问题在小组范围内进行了讨论。

词汇搭配

• confine 限制
• beyond the confines of 在 ... 之外

近反义词

【近义词】

• suburb 郊区
• outskirts 郊区
• compass 圆规
• circuit 巡回
• border 边界