fence

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A fence is a barrier between two areas of land, made of wood or wire supported by posts. 栅栏
Villagers say the fence would restrict public access to the hills. 村民们说栅栏将限制公众进入山区。
2. N-COUNT A fence in show jumping or horse racing is an obstacle or barrier that horses have to jump over. 障碍物
The horse fell at the last fence. 这匹马在最后一道障碍那里跌倒了。
3. V-T If you fence an area of land, you surround it with a fence. 圈起
The first task was to fence the wood to exclude sheep. 第一项任务是要把小树林圈起来使羊进入。
4. PHRASE If you sit on the fence, you avoid supporting a particular side in a discussion or argument. 保持中立
They are sitting on the fence and refusing to commit themselves. 他们保持中立，拒绝明确表态。