英语词汇“confines”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Verb will confine my remarks to the subject we came here to discuss the accused was confined until the trial could take place

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Noun

However, at the very end, on Oct. 12, a Sunday afternoon and early evening, Mr. Gorbachev demanded that Reagan confine his missile defense research to the laboratory.

David E. Hoffman, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 The most apparent reason to confine AI would be to stop it from deplorable acts.

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 May 2022 In one adventure, Gerard is penned within Dartmoor prison, an institution opened in 1809 to confine soldiers and sailors captured by Britain in a war with France that had already lasted 16 years.

Stephen Brumwell, WSJ, 27 Apr. 2022 First the eastern and then the western halves of the city were to close businesses, suspend public transportation and confine residents in their buildings so that mass testing could be carried out.

New York Times, 1 Apr. 2022 The lockdown of China’s most populous city, which started in parts of Shanghai 10 days ago and has since been expanded to confine practically all of its 26 million residents at home, has massively disrupted daily life and business.

NBC News, 6 Apr. 2022 Finding smart ways to control and confine that plasma will be key to unlocking the potential of nuclear fusion, which has been mooted as the clean energy source of the future for decades.

Amit Katwala, Wired, 16 Feb. 2022 Organization papers filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission confine the PAC to independent spending on races for governor and the five other statewide constitutional offices.

Mark Pazniokas, courant.com, 14 Feb. 2022 Imagine never having to wear a brassiere, a garment designed to confine, control and hide the human breast!

Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022

Verb

In reality, of course, Trump thought the U.S. should scale back its international commitments and concentrate more on domestic problems; his doctrine aimed to confine America to itself.

Time, 14 Sep. 2022 Ultimately, Billboard charts are just tools to help fans and industry stakeholders sift through data, and by no means are meant to confine the infinite creativity that the artists on all these charts share.

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2022 The president tends to confine himself to lamenting his own loss.

Karl Rove, WSJ, 29 June 2022 Much like at Grand Canyon, Yellowstone’s visitors tend to confine themselves to a few select areas, generally centered around boardwalks and geysers, leaving the rest of the park fair game for intrepid wanderers.

Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 June 2022 However, Hmcity doesn’t disclose how many lumens these lights generate, so confine them to illuminating small spaces.

Kaz Weida, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022 Officials were careful a a news conference Tuesday to reiterate that monkeypox does not confine itself to any particular group of people.

Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2022 Don't limit yourself today -- try to break past the boundaries that normally confine you!

Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2022 These storms could be of the more summer-like microburst variety that confine the more intense weather over a smaller area.

Leigh Morgan, al, 21 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English confynyes, borrowed from Latin confīnia, plural of confīnium "common boundary, limit, border," from confīnis "having a common boundary" (from con- con- + -fīnis, adjective derivative of fīnis "boundary, limit, ending") + -ium, suffix of compounded nouns — more at final entry 1

Verb

borrowed from Middle French confiner "to be adjacent, restrain within limits," probably borrowed from Italian confinare, derivative of confine "boundary line, limit," noun derivative from neuter of Latin confīnis "having a common boundary" — more at confine entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1523, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

单词	confines
释义	confine 1 of 2 noun con·fine ˈkän-ˌfīn also kən-ˈfīn 1 confines plural a : something (such as borders or walls) that encloses outside the confines of the office or hospital W. A. Nolen also : something that restrains escape from the confines of soot and clutter E. S. Muskie b : scope sense 3 work within the confines of a small group Frank Newman 2 a archaic : restriction b obsolete : prison confine 2 of 2 verb con·fine kən-ˈfīn confined; confining intransitive verb archaic : border transitive verb 1 a : to hold within a location Dikes confined the floodwaters. b : imprison 2 : to keep within limits will confine my remarks to one subject confiner noun Synonyms Noun bound boundary cap ceiling end extent limit limitation line termination Verb cap circumscribe hold down limit restrict See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb will confine my remarks to the subject we came here to discuss the accused was confined until the trial could take place Recent Examples on the Web Noun However, at the very end, on Oct. 12, a Sunday afternoon and early evening, Mr. Gorbachev demanded that Reagan confine his missile defense research to the laboratory. David E. Hoffman, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2022 The most apparent reason to confine AI would be to stop it from deplorable acts. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 May 2022 In one adventure, Gerard is penned within Dartmoor prison, an institution opened in 1809 to confine soldiers and sailors captured by Britain in a war with France that had already lasted 16 years. Stephen Brumwell, WSJ, 27 Apr. 2022 First the eastern and then the western halves of the city were to close businesses, suspend public transportation and confine residents in their buildings so that mass testing could be carried out. New York Times, 1 Apr. 2022 The lockdown of China’s most populous city, which started in parts of Shanghai 10 days ago and has since been expanded to confine practically all of its 26 million residents at home, has massively disrupted daily life and business. NBC News, 6 Apr. 2022 Finding smart ways to control and confine that plasma will be key to unlocking the potential of nuclear fusion, which has been mooted as the clean energy source of the future for decades. Amit Katwala, Wired, 16 Feb. 2022 Organization papers filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission confine the PAC to independent spending on races for governor and the five other statewide constitutional offices. Mark Pazniokas, courant.com, 14 Feb. 2022 Imagine never having to wear a brassiere, a garment designed to confine, control and hide the human breast! Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022 Verb In reality, of course, Trump thought the U.S. should scale back its international commitments and concentrate more on domestic problems; his doctrine aimed to confine America to itself. Time, 14 Sep. 2022 Ultimately, Billboard charts are just tools to help fans and industry stakeholders sift through data, and by no means are meant to confine the infinite creativity that the artists on all these charts share. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2022 The president tends to confine himself to lamenting his own loss. Karl Rove, WSJ, 29 June 2022 Much like at Grand Canyon, Yellowstone’s visitors tend to confine themselves to a few select areas, generally centered around boardwalks and geysers, leaving the rest of the park fair game for intrepid wanderers. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 June 2022 However, Hmcity doesn’t disclose how many lumens these lights generate, so confine them to illuminating small spaces. Kaz Weida, Popular Mechanics, 29 Aug. 2022 Officials were careful a a news conference Tuesday to reiterate that monkeypox does not confine itself to any particular group of people. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2022 Don't limit yourself today -- try to break past the boundaries that normally confine you! Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2022 These storms could be of the more summer-like microburst variety that confine the more intense weather over a smaller area. Leigh Morgan, al, 21 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English confynyes, borrowed from Latin confīnia, plural of confīnium "common boundary, limit, border," from confīnis "having a common boundary" (from con- con- + -fīnis, adjective derivative of fīnis "boundary, limit, ending") + -ium, suffix of compounded nouns — more at final entry 1 Verb borrowed from Middle French confiner "to be adjacent, restrain within limits," probably borrowed from Italian confinare, derivative of confine "boundary line, limit," noun derivative from neuter of Latin confīnis "having a common boundary" — more at confine entry 1 First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1523, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Kids Definition confine verb con·fine kən-ˈfīn confined; confining 1 : to keep within limits Her study of bears is confined to those in North America. 2 : to shut up : imprison 3 : to keep indoors She was confined by sickness. Medical Definition confine transitive verb con·fine kən-ˈfīn confined; confining : to keep from leaving accustomed quarters (as one's room or bed) under pressure of infirmity, childbirth, or detention Legal Definition confine transitive verb con·fine confined; confining : to hold within a location specifically : imprison confines 1 of 2 plural noun 1 as in limit a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go within the confines of the city Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance limit limitation boundary end extent line bound ceiling barrier cap outside termination edge border extremity wall fence margin terminus rim fag end restraint verge hedge stop bar brim 2 as in perimeter the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something outside the confines of the school walls Synonyms & Similar Words perimeter boundary edge circumference border periphery edging end outskirts rim bound frame margin fringe verge skirting skirt borderline hem compass brim extent ambit limitation restriction maximum mere frontier ceiling shore lip curb cusp brink pale march crest termination lap borderland measure demarcation selvage Antonyms & Near Antonyms within center heart core inside interior middle inner See More 3 as in realm an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends that's beyond the confines of my power as dean of the college Synonyms & Similar Words realm scope extent range reach width ambit sweep breadth spectrum compass amplitude sphere dimension(s) circle domain province department gamut region field discipline frontier bailiwick fiefdom element specialty spread terrain horizon panorama demesne fief confines 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of confine 1 as in limits to set bounds or an upper limit for will confine my remarks to the subject we came here to discuss Synonyms & Similar Words limits restricts tightens caps circumscribes blocks hinders holds down hampers narrows impedes obstructs constricts contracts bars suppresses modifies squeezes represses numbers lessens pinches qualifies quells Antonyms & Near Antonyms exceeds expands broadens widens overextends overreaches 2 as in jails to put in or as if in prison the accused was confined until the trial could take place Synonyms & Similar Words jails imprisons interns incarcerates limits restrains jugs gates immures constrains detains commits restricts arrests locks (up) captures shuts catches bars shackles apprehends trammels fetters seizes handcuffs keeps manacles binds enchains pinches impresses holds impounds nabs busts shanghais picks up Antonyms & Near Antonyms liberates frees releases discharges emancipates unbinds unchains enfranchises manumits uncages unfetters See More
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