新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

fence

英  [fens]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • fences

    1[C 可数名词] 栅栏

    A fence is a barrier between two areas of land, made of wood or wire supported by posts.

    双语例句

    例:

    Villagers say the fence would restrict public access to the hills.

    村民们说栅栏将限制公众进入山区。

    2[C 可数名词] 障碍物

    A fence in show jumping or horse racing is an obstacle or barrier that horses have to jump over.

    双语例句

    例:

    The horse fell at the last fence.

    这匹马在跨越最后一道障碍时跌倒了。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • sit on the fence

    1保持中立

    If you sit on the fence, you avoid supporting a particular side in a discussion or argument.

    双语例句

    例:

    They are sitting on the fence and refusing to commit themselves.

    他们保持中立,拒绝明确表态。

    VERB. 动词
  • fences , fencing , fenced

    1[T 及物动词] 圈起

    If you fence an area of land, you surround it with a fence.

    双语例句

    例:

    The first task was to fence the wood to exclude sheep.

    第一项任务是要把小树林圈起来不让羊进去。

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