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to border
01
to form a boundary around something
Transitive: to border an area
Example
The garden was bordered by a colorful array of flowers.
The river bordered the village, providing a natural boundary.
The fence bordered the property, marking the limits of the backyard.
02
to add a decorative edge to something for embellishment or style
Transitive: to border sth
Example
She bordered the tablecloth with intricate lace to enhance its elegance.
They bordered the invitations with a floral pattern for a festive touch.
He bordered the photograph with a thick black line for a striking effect.
03
接壤, 毗邻
to be the neighboring country or region next to another, sharing a line
Transitive: to border a region or country
Example
The region borders a desert, influencing its climate and agriculture.
Canada borders the United States, with a long shared boundary running from east to west.
The small country of Luxembourg borders Belgium, France, and Germany.
04
to share a boundary or be directly adjacent to something
Transitive: to border on an area
Example
The U.S. borders on Canada to the north and Mexico to the south.
The park borders on the river, offering scenic views.
Her property borders on a nature reserve, providing privacy and tranquility.
Border
01
边界, 边缘
the boundary of a surface
1.1
边界, 国界
a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other
Example
Diplomatic tensions can escalate when disputes arise over the delineation of borders between nations.
Smugglers frequently attempt to cross goods illegally through remote areas along the border.
The fence marks the border between the two properties, ensuring clear demarcation.
1.2
边界, 境界
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
02
花坛, 花境
a long and narrow bed of soil on which flowers, bushes, etc. can be planted
What is a "border"?
A border is a narrow area of soil along the edge of a garden or yard where plants, flowers, or shrubs are grown. It is typically designed to separate different parts of a garden or to create decorative edges. Borders are often planted with a variety of plants that add color and texture to the landscape. They can be made of plants that stay low to the ground or slightly taller ones, depending on the desired effect. Borders are common in both flower gardens and vegetable gardens.
03
a strip forming the outer edge of something
04
边缘, 装饰边
a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
