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单词 boundary
释义

boundary

UK /ˈbaʊnd(ə)ri/

Word Forms

singularboundary
pluralboundaries

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    something such as a line on a map that marks where one area of land ends and another begins

    a proposal to redraw the city boundary

    Akbar extended the boundaries of his empire in the north and to the south.

    boundary with:

    Estonians and Latvians began to query the status of their boundaries with Russia.

    Synonyms and related words

    Borders between countries and regions
    Synonyms and related words

    Maps, using maps and map making
    1. 1a
      a physical object such as a wall or fence that marks the limits of an area

      a boundary fence/wall

      boundary between:

      The lane once formed the boundary between the two villages.

      Synonyms and related words

      Fences and boundaries
    See alsoborder
  2. 2
    usually pluralthe limits of an activity or experience

    a community in which class boundaries are very clearly drawn

    push back/extend the boundaries of something:

    new research that pushes back the boundaries of genetic science

    cut across boundaries:

    The party’s support cuts across religious boundaries (=is not influenced by differences among religions).

    Synonyms and related words

    Limits, controls and ranges
    1. 2a
      an imaginary point separating two different qualities, ideas etc
      boundary between:

      The boundary between fact and fiction in her writing is often blurred.

      Synonyms and related words

      Difference and differences

    Collocates

    Verbs frequently used with boundary as the object
    ▪ cross, define, establish, extend, overstep, push back

  3. 3
    the outer edge of the playing area in cricket
    Synonyms and related words

    Cricket

phrases

know no boundaries

boundary

US /ˈbaʊnd(ə)ri/

Word Forms

singularboundary
pluralboundaries

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    something such as a line on a map that marks where one area of land ends and another begins

    a proposal to redraw the city boundary to include more land for housing

    Akbar extended the boundaries of his empire in the north and south.

    boundary with:

    Rhode Island shares boundaries with the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York.

    boundary between:

    The Una River forms a natural boundary between the two countries.

    Synonyms and related words

    Borders between countries and regions
    Synonyms and related words

    Maps, using maps and map making
  2. 2
    usually pluralthe limits of an activity or experience

    a community in which class boundaries are very clearly drawn

    push back/extend the boundaries of something:

    new research that pushes back the boundaries of genetic science

    cut across boundaries:

    The party’s support cuts across religious boundaries (=is not influenced by differences among religions).

    Synonyms and related words

    Limits, controls and ranges
    1. 2a
      an imaginary point separating two different qualities, ideas, etc.
      boundary between:

      The boundary between fact and fiction in her writing is often blurred.

      Synonyms and related words

      Difference and differences

    Collocates

    Verbs frequently used with boundary as the object
    ▪ cross, define, establish, extend, overstep, push back

  3. 3
    the outer edge of the playing area in cricket
    Synonyms and related words

    Cricket
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