fence

• 用木头、金属或铁丝等制成的障碍物，通常用来围住或划分土地、标记边界或保护区域。也可引申指障碍或隔阂。

A structure, typically made of wood, metal, or wire, used to enclose, mark a boundary, or protect an area.

1. A1formal

   A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape.

   栅栏

   • The farmer built a wooden fence around his field.
   • The dog jumped over the fence into the neighbor's yard.
   • They painted the white fence last summer.

   同义词barrierfencingpalisaderailingstockade

2. SportsB1formal

   A structure for jumping over in a steeplechase or obstacle course.

   障碍

   • The horse cleared the last fence easily.
   • The runner tripped over the water fence.
   • The course had ten fences in total.

   同义词barrierhurdlejumpobstacle

3. Slang: Receiver of stolen goodsC1informal

   A person who deals in stolen goods.

   收赃者

   • The police arrested the fence who was selling stolen jewelry.
   • He acted as a fence for the stolen electronics.
   • The detective tracked down the fence operating in the city.

   同义词brokerdealerhandlerreceiver

• 动词，指进行击剑运动，或用栅栏等障碍物围住、隔开某块地方。

A verb used to indicate the act of engaging in the sport of fencing with a sword, or to enclose or separate an area with a barrier.

1. Fight with swordsB2formalsport

   To practice the sport of fencing, using a sword to attack and defend.

   击剑

   • He fences at the local club every weekend.
   • She learned to fence in college.
   • The athletes fenced for the gold medal.

2. Avoid answeringC1informal

   To avoid giving a direct answer to a question.

   回避正面回答

   • The politician fenced with reporters during the press conference.
   • He kept fencing when asked about his plans.
   • She fenced skillfully, never revealing her true intentions.

   同义词dodgeequivocateevadehedgeparryprevaricatesidestepstall

   反义词answerreplyrespond

短语动词变体fence in