to hem in
[phrase form: hem]
01
에워싸다, 둘러싸다
to encircle someone or something in a way that restricts their movement or choices
Transitive: to hem in sb/sth
예시들
The construction site was hemmed in by tall fences for safety.
건설 현장은 안전을 위해 높은 울타리로 둘러싸여 있었습니다.
The rocky terrain hemmed in the explorers, making progress difficult.
바위투성이 지형이 탐험가들을 둘러싸며 진전을 어렵게 만들었다.
02
포위하다, 에워싸다
to restrict someone by enclosing them in a way that limits their movement or freedom
Transitive: to hem in sb
예시들
The soldiers hemmed in the enemy, cutting off all possible escape routes.
군인들은 적을 포위하여 모든 가능한 탈출로를 차단했다.
The protesters were hemmed in by the police barriers on all sides.
시위자들은 모든 방향에서 경찰의 장벽에 의해 둘러싸였습니다.
