to confine
01
制限する, 限定する
to keep someone or something within limits of different types, such as subject, activity, area, etc.
Transitive: to confine scope or extent of something
例
The doctor advised him to confine his activities to avoid aggravating his injury.
医者は彼に、怪我を悪化させないために活動を制限するよう助言した。
The terms of the agreement confine the company's use of the data to specific purposes.
契約の条件は、企業によるデータの使用を特定の目的に限定します。
02
閉じ込める, 制限する
to prevent someone or something from leaving or being taken away from a place
Transitive: to confine a person or animal
例
The zookeepers must confine the lions in secure enclosures for safety.
動物園の飼育係は、安全のためにライオンを安全な囲いの中に閉じ込める必要があります。
During the quarantine, individuals were confined to their homes to prevent the spread of the virus.
検疫期間中、個人はウイルスの拡散を防ぐために自宅に閉じ込められました。
03
制限する, 閉じ込める
to keep something or someone within a specific area or space by limiting their movement
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
例
The storm confined them indoors for the entire day.
嵐は彼らを一日中家の中に閉じ込めた。
The small boat was confined to the harbor due to rough waters.
小さなボートは荒れた海のために港に閉じ込められていました。
04
閉じ込める, 囲む
to surround or close in on something or someone
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
例
The walls of the room confined him, making him feel trapped.
部屋の壁が彼を閉じ込め、閉じ込められたと感じさせた。
The storm clouds began to confine the area, blocking the view of the sky.
嵐の雲がその地域を囲み始め、空の眺めを遮った。
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