1. to keep within limits; to restrict
限制；使侷限於
The law confines the use of this chemical to industrial purposes.
這項法律將這種化學品的使用限制在工業用途上。
Please confine your comments to the topic of the meeting.
請將你的評論侷限在會議的主題上。
Confines Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
confines
verb
快速理解
What does "Confines" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Confines"?
「confines」作為動詞，主要指將某物或某人限制在特定範圍或邊界內。
- 1
限制於範圍內
EN: to keep someone or something within certain limits or boundaries
翻譯: 將某人或某物限制在特定的範圍或邊界內。
- 2
侷限於特定區域
EN: to restrict or enclose within a particular area
翻譯: 將…限制或封閉在特定區域內。
- 3
設定界線
EN: to set the limits or borders for something
翻譯: 為某事物設定界線或範圍。
小提醒：注意「confines」作動詞時，常與介系詞「to」或「within」連用，表示「限制在…之內」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Confines" in English）
How to pronounce "Confines" in English?"Confines" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Confines" from YouTube Videos
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“The herd was safe within the confines of the park because of this dedicated group of park rangers, But once the annual rains began, the herd would begin migrating to feeding grounds outside the park, And that's when they ran into trouble, For outside the safety of the park were poachers who would hunt them down only for the value of their ivory tusks.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Confines"?How does "Confines" change by context?
2. to keep someone in a restricted space, often against their will
監禁；關押；使無法離開
The dangerous prisoner was confined to a maximum-security cell.
那名危險的囚犯被關押在最高戒備等級的牢房裡。
During the storm, we were confined to the cabin for two days.
暴風雨期間，我們有兩天無法離開小屋。
3. to be forced to stay in bed or indoors due to illness or childbirth
(因病或分娩) 臥床；無法外出
She was confined to bed with a high fever for a week.
她因高燒臥床一週。
In the past, women were confined to the house for a month after giving birth.
過去，婦女生產後要在家裡待一個月不能外出。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Confines"?How to make natural sentences with "Confines"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| confine + noun + to + noun | 將…限制在…範圍內 | The authorities confined the protest to a small area. (當局將抗議活動限制在一個小區域內。) |
| be confined to + noun | 被限制在… | His activities are now confined to his home. (他的活動現在僅限於家中。) |
| confine + oneself + to + noun/gerund | 將自己限制於… | She confines herself to reading and writing. (她將自己的活動限於閱讀和寫作。) |
| confine + noun | 限制… | Please confine your comments to the topic. (請將你的評論限制在主題之內。) |
用法說明
How is "Confines" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Confines"?
confines to + noun vs. confines within + noun
- confines to + noun 通常表示將某事物限制在一個特定的、通常是較為狹窄或具體的範圍、領域或類別內。
- confines within + noun 則更強調物理或抽象空間上的「內部」限制，將某事物保持在某個邊界、區域或結構之內。
- 兩者常可互換，但
confines to更常用於抽象概念（如話題、討論），而confines within更常指具體的物理空間。 - 被動語態
be confined to/within也十分常見。 EN: The discussion was confined to budgetary issues. 翻譯: 討論僅限於預算問題。
EN:The animals are confined within the fenced area for their safety.
翻譯:為了安全，動物們被限制在圍欄區域內。
EN:Her research confines itself to the 19th century.
翻譯:她的研究將自身限定在十九世紀。
EN:The virus is largely confined within the coastal regions.
翻譯:該病毒主要被限制在沿海區域之內。
總結建議
一般情況下，表示抽象範圍限制多用 confines to，表示具體空間限制則 confines within 更為貼切，但實際使用中區別細微，常可互換。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Confines" and similar words?How to choose "Confines" vs alternatives?
confines vs restrict
「confines」強調將某物或某人限制在一個具體、有形的範圍或邊界內，常指物理空間或抽象領域的侷限。而「restrict」則更廣泛地指施加規則、條件或限制以控制行為、數量或範圍，不一定涉及具體的邊界。
confines vs limit
「confines」通常指將事物保持在一個特定的、封閉的範圍或區域內，帶有「侷限於內」的意象。而「limit」則更常指設定一個最大或最小的點、程度或數量，作為不可逾越的界線。
confines vs contain
「confines」側重於主動施加限制，將某物或某人控制在一個範圍內，帶有約束的意味。而「contain」則更側重於容納、盛裝或阻止某物（如情感、物質、威脅）擴散或逃逸。
口語用法
How is "Confines" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Confines"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或轉述他人設下的限制或規則。 EN: He said, "You need to stay within the confines of the campus." 翻譯: 他說：「你必須待在學校的範圍內。」
EN:She kept reminding us, "We must operate within the confines of the budget."
翻譯:她不斷提醒我們：「我們必須在預算的範圍內運作。」
語氣強調
用來強調某種限制是狹窄、嚴格或令人感到束縛的，常帶有負面或無奈的語氣。 EN: I feel so confined by all these rules. 翻譯: 我覺得被這些規定限制得好緊。
EN:Don't let your thinking be confined to just one method.
翻譯:別讓你的思維只局限在一種方法上。
停頓填充
在思考如何表達「限制」或「範圍」的概念時，可能用作短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: Our discussion should, uh, be confined to the main topic. 翻譯: 我們的討論應該，呃，侷限在主要議題上。
EN:The activity is, you know, confined to members only.
翻譯:這項活動是，你知道的，僅限會員參加。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用過於口語化的引述或填充停頓結構。建議使用更精確、連貫的句式來表達「限制」的概念，例如 "within the parameters of" 或 "subject to the limitations of"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Confines"?What fixed phrases with "Confines" should I remember?
within the confines of
within the confines of [something]
在…的範圍/界限內
beyond the confines of
beyond the confines of [something]
超出…的範圍/界限
narrow confines
the narrow confines of [something]
…的狹窄範圍/侷限
physical confines
the physical confines of [something]
…的物理/實體範圍
break out of the confines
break out of the confines of [something]
突破…的限制/框架
strict confines
the strict confines of [something]
…的嚴格限制/框架
traditional confines
the traditional confines of [something]
…的傳統框架/限制
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Confines"?Which "Confines" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The dog was confines in the yard.
✓The dog was confined in the yard.
「confines」是名詞（界限、範圍）或動詞第三人稱單數現在式。這裡需要過去分詞「confined」來構成被動語態。
×We need to confine our spending within the budget confines.
✓We need to confine our spending within the budget.
「confine」作動詞時，後面直接接限制的對象（如 spending），然後用「to」或「within」引導限制的範圍。名詞「confines」本身意為「界限」，與「within」連用時語意重複。應直接用「within the budget」。
×She confines to work on the project alone.
✓She confines herself to working on the project alone.
當「confine」的受詞是「人」且主詞與受詞相同時，必須使用反身代名詞（herself, himself, themselves 等）。此外，「to」是介系詞，後面應接名詞或動名詞（working），而非動詞原形（work）。
×The virus is confined in the city.
✓The virus is confined to the city.
表達「將某事物限制在某個地理區域或抽象範圍內」時，常用介系詞「to」。用「in」會強調「在…內部」，但「confine to」是更慣用的搭配，表示「限於…（不超出）」。
×This rule confines for employees only.
✓This rule applies to employees only. / This rule confines the benefit to employees only.
「confine」的典型用法是「confine A to B」（將A限制在B）。原句結構錯誤。如果想表達「此規則僅適用於員工」，應使用「apply to」。如果想用「confine」，則需明確指出被限制的對象（如 the benefit）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Confines"?What are tense/participle forms of "Confines"?
confines(3rd_singular)confining(present_participle)confined(past)confined(past_participle)