单词 | ring-fence |
释义 | ring-fence also ringfence Word forms: ring-fences , ring-fencing , ring-fenced verb To ring-fence a grant or fund means to put restrictions on it, so that it can only be used for a particular purpose. [British] The Treasury has now agreed to ring-fence the money to ensure that it goes directly towards helping elderly people. [VERB noun] There should be ring-fenced funding for local crime prevention initiatives. [VERB-ed] |
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