to hem in
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 construction site was hemmed in by tall fences for safety.
建筑工地为了安全被高高的围栏围住。
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 soldiers hemmed in the enemy, cutting off all possible escape routes.
士兵们包围了敌人，切断了所有可能的逃跑路线。
