confine
/kənˈfaɪn/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5567 in the learning path
限制；使局限于
Definitions
v. To keep something within particular limits
限制；使局限于
v. To keep someone in a place they cannot leave
禁闭；使无法离开
Example
Please confine your muddy boots to the porch.
请把沾满泥的靴子放在门廊里，别带进屋。
Researchers should not confine their investigation to wealthy neighbourhoods when studying access to public transport.
研究公共交通的可及性时，研究人员不应将调查局限于富裕社区。
Collocations
- confine something to
- be confined to bed
- confine oneself to
Word family
- confinement (n.)
- confined (adj.)
Synonyms
- restrict
- limit
Antonyms
- release
- free
Usage tip
常用confine A to B，表示将A限制在B内。
FAQ
- What does confine mean?
- To keep something within particular limits To keep someone in a place they cannot leave
- How is confine pronounced?
- UK /kənˈfaɪn/, US /kənˈfaɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
