to hem in
[phrase form: hem]
01
包围, 围住
to encircle someone or something in a way that restricts their movement or choices
Transitive: to hem in sb/sth
例子
The rocky terrain hemmed in the explorers, making progress difficult.
岩石地形包围了探险者，使进展变得困难。
02
包围, 围困
to restrict someone by enclosing them in a way that limits their movement or freedom
Transitive: to hem in sb
语法信息
形态构成
短语
运动动词
规则
可分离
小品词
in
基本动词
hem
现在时
hem in
第三人称单数
hems in
现在分词
hemming in
一般过去时
hemmed in
过去分词
hemmed in
例子
The protesters were hemmed in by the police barriers on all sides.
抗议者被警察的障碍物从四面八方围住了。
