fence
[fɛns]
n
a structure that serves to enclose an area such as a garden or field, usually made of posts of timber, concrete, or metal connected by wire, netting, rails, or boards
a dealer in stolen property
an obstacle for a horse to jump in steeplechasing or showjumping
a guard or guide, esp in a circular saw or plane
a projection usually fitted to the top surface of a sweptback aircraft wing to prevent movement of the airflow towards the wing tips
vb
to construct a fence on or around (a piece of land, etc)
to close (in) or separate (off) with or as if with a fence
he fenced in the livestock
to fight using swords or foils
to evade a question or argument, esp by quibbling over minor points
to engage in skilful or witty debate, repartee, etc
to receive stolen property
to ward off or keep out
- 习惯用语
- mend one's fences to restore a position or reputation that has been damaged, esp in politics.to re-establish friendly relations (with someone)
- on the fence unable or unwilling to commit oneself
- sit on the fence to be unable or unwilling to commit oneself
- over the fence unreasonable, unfair, or unjust
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