(尤指在空间、范围或自由上)被限制的;狭小而受局限的。也可指(人)被监禁的。
/ˈkɒn.faɪnd/(英)
/kənˈfaɪnd/(美)
The cat was confined to the kitchen.
猫被限制在厨房里。
During the storm, the hikers were confined to their tent, which made them feel anxious and restless.
暴风雨期间,徒步者被困在帐篷里,这让他们感到焦虑不安、坐立难安。
来自拉丁语 confinare,由 *con-*(一起、共同)+ finis(界限、边界)构成,原意与“划定边界、使有界限”有关,后来引申为“限制在某个范围内”以及“禁闭”。