| 单词 | box something or someone in |
| 释义 | (phrasal verb) He was boxed in with 300 metres to go. Synonyms confine He has been confined to his barracks. contain surround The church was surrounded by a rusted wrought-iron fence. trap The aircraft cartwheeled, trapping both men. restrict The fence would restrict public access. isolate cage Don't you think it's cruel to cage wild creatures? enclose The land was enclosed by an eight-foot wire fence. restrain He grabbed my arm, partly to restrain me. imprison He was imprisoned for 18 months on charges of anti-state agitation. shut up incarcerate The general was incarcerated for life. hem in shut in coop up Nearby words of |
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