fences
US /ˈfɛnsɪz/
UK /ˈfɛnsɪz/
复数名词
围栏, 篱笆
barriers, railings, or other upright structures, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape
示例:
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The property was surrounded by tall wooden fences.
这处房产被高高的木制围栏围住。
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They installed new electric fences to keep the livestock in.
他们安装了新的电围栏以圈住牲畜。
动词
1.
围住, 设栅栏
to enclose (an area) with a fence
示例:
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They decided to fence off the garden to protect it from deer.
他们决定用栅栏围住花园，以保护它免受鹿的侵害。
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The farmer needs to fence his fields to keep his sheep from wandering.
农民需要围住他的田地，以防止羊群走失。
2.
击剑, 用剑格斗
to engage in the sport of fencing
示例:
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She learned to fence at a young age and became a skilled duelist.
她从小就学会了击剑，并成为一名熟练的决斗者。
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The two competitors will fence for the championship title.
两位选手将为冠军头衔进行击剑比赛。