Out of bounds

"out of bounds"的定义和意义

out of bounds

副词

超出界限, 超越限制

in a direction or location that is beyond the established limits

Collocation

Example

He hit the ball out of bounds.

The drone flew out of bounds and into restricted airspace.

The car drove out of bounds and onto the private property.

越界, 出界

used to indicate that something is outside the designated playing area of a sports field or court

long

Collocation

Example

During the tennis match, her serve landed just out of bounds.

The referee blew the whistle when the soccer ball went out of bounds.

She chased the tennis ball but it bounced out of bounds.

out of bounds

短语

beyond a place or area where people are allowed to enter

Example

The basketball player 's three-point attempt went long, missing the hoop and going out of bounds.

The drone flew out of bounds and into restricted airspace.

He tried an end run but stepped out of bounds.

beyond the limits of acceptable behavior

Idiom

What is the origin of the idiom "out of bounds" and when to use it?

The idiom "out of bounds" is a figurative extension of the literal meaning of the phrase as used in sports where it refers to going outside the designated playing area. Over time, this usage has been adopted metaphorically to describe actions or behavior that exceed societal norms or boundaries.

Example

The referee signaled for a throw-in after the ball went out of bounds.

He hit the ball out of bounds.

The tennis player 's serve was ruled out of bounds, costing her the point.

areas outside the playing boundaries where the game cannot be played

Example

He was penalized for throwing the discus out of bounds.

The basketball player 's long shot missed the hoop and went out of bounds, turning over possession to the opposing team.

The hikers wandered out of bounds and got lost in the wilderness.

例子

He hit the ball out of bounds.

The drone flew out of bounds and into restricted airspace.