| 单词 | fence |
| 释义 | fence n. & v. --n 1. a barrier or railing or other upright structure enclosing an area of ground, esp. to prevent or control access. 2. a large upright obstacle in steeplechasing or showjumping. 3. sl. a receiver of stolen goods. 4. a guard or guide in machinery. --v 1. tr. surround with or as with a fence. 2. tr. a (foll. by in, off) enclose or separate with or as with a fence. b (foll. by up) seal with or as with a fence. 3. tr. (foll. by from, against) screen, shield, protect. 4. tr. (foll. by out) exclude with or as with a fence; keep out. 5. tr. (also absol.) sl. deal in (stolen goods). 6. intr. practise the sport of fencing; use a sword. 7. intr. (foll. by with) evade answering (a person or question). 8. intr. (of a horse etc.) leap fences. Phrases and idioms sit on the fence remain neutral or undecided in a dispute etc. Derivatives fenceless adj. fencer n. Etymology: ME f. DEFENCE |
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