Definitions
n. A barrier enclosing land or separating areas.
栅栏；围栏
v. To surround or divide an area with a fence.
用栅栏围住
v. To fight with special swords as a sport.
击剑
Example
Our dog watched the neighbours through the wooden fence.
我们的狗透过木栅栏看着邻居。
Installing fences around protected habitats can reduce conflict between local farmers and endangered wildlife.
在受保护栖息地周围安装围栏，可以减少当地农民与濒危野生动物之间的冲突。
Collocations
- wooden fence
- put up a fence
- fence off an area
Word family
- fencing (n.)
- fencer (n.)
Usage tip
sit on the fence比喻保持中立、不表态。
FAQ
- What does fence mean?
- A barrier enclosing land or separating areas. To surround or divide an area with a fence. To fight with special swords as a sport.
- How is fence pronounced?
- UK /fens/, US /fens/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
