| 释义 |
box in
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | box in - enclose or confine as if in a boxbox uphold in, enclose, confine - close in; darkness enclosed him" |
Translationsbox in
box in1. To physically block and thus prevent someone or something from moving from a certain spot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." Well, I guess I'm not leaving yet because that van is boxing in my car.2. To limit one's options or cause one to feel restricted or stuck. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." I'm a very versatile performer—don't just box me in as a comedic actress.See also: boxboxed in1. Unable to physically move from a certain spot due to being blocking by something. Well, I guess I'm not leaving yet because my car is boxed in.2. Restricted or feeling stuck due to one's limited options. I'm a very versatile performer, but I've been boxed in as a comedic actress by the studio.See also: boxbox someone or something into trap or confine someone or something. He boxed her in so she could not get away from him. They tried to box in the animals, but they needed more space. Don't try to box me in.See also: boxbox someone inFig. to put someone into a bind; to reduce the number of someone's alternatives. I don't want to box you in, but you are running out of options. I want to box in the whole staff, so they'll have to do it my way.See also: boxboxed inFig. in a bind; having few alternatives. I really feel boxed in around here. I got him boxed in. He'll have to do it our way.See also: boxbox inv.1. To trap or confine someone or something in a limited space or region: We boxed in the left corner of the living room with a new wall and curtains. The enemy forces had boxed us in on all sides.2. To prevent someone from acting freely, usually by creating restrictions or obstacles: Being too strict will box in your students and prevent them from being creative. I want to make some changes at the office, but my boss has boxed me in with too many rules.See also: boxbox someone in tv. to put someone into a bind; to reduce the number of someone’s alternatives. (see also boxed in.) I don’t want to box you in, but you are running out of options. See also: box, someoneboxed in mod. in a bind; having few alternatives. I got him boxed in. He’ll have to do it our way. See also: boxbox in
Synonyms for box inverb enclose or confine as if in a boxSynonymsRelated Words |