fence

1. N-COUNT A fence is a barrier between two areas of land, made of wood or wire supported by posts. 柵欄

Villagers say the fence would restrict public access to the hills. 村民們說柵欄將限制公衆(zhòng)進入山區(qū)。

2. N-COUNT A fence in show jumping or horse racing is an obstacle or barrier that horses have to jump over. 障礙物

The horse fell at the last fence. 這匹馬在最後一道障礙那裡跌倒了。

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. 第一項任務是要把小樹林圈起來使羊進入。

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. 他們保持中立，拒絕明確表態(tài)。