to confine
01
限制, 局限
to keep someone or something within limits of different types, such as subject, activity, area, etc.
Transitive: to confine scope or extent of something
例子
The doctor advised him to confine his activities to avoid aggravating his injury.
医生建议他限制活动以避免加重伤势。
The terms of the agreement confine the company's use of the data to specific purposes.
协议的条款将公司对数据的使用限制在特定用途。
02
限制, 关押
to prevent someone or something from leaving or being taken away from a place
Transitive: to confine a person or animal
例子
The zookeepers must confine the lions in secure enclosures for safety.
动物园管理员必须为了安全将狮子限制在安全的围栏内。
During the quarantine, individuals were confined to their homes to prevent the spread of the virus.
在隔离期间，个人被限制在家中以防止病毒的传播。
03
限制, 关押
to keep something or someone within a specific area or space by limiting their movement
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
例子
The storm confined them indoors for the entire day.
暴风雨将他们限制在室内一整天。
The small boat was confined to the harbor due to rough waters.
由于水域波涛汹涌，小船被限制在港口内。
04
限制, 包围
to surround or close in on something or someone
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
例子
The walls of the room confined him, making him feel trapped.
房间的墙壁限制了他，让他感到被困。
The storm clouds began to confine the area, blocking the view of the sky.
暴风云开始包围该地区，挡住了天空的视线。
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