fence /fɛns/ CET4 TEM4 ( fencing, fenced, fences )

• 1. 

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

  例：

  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

  例：

  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

  例：

  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

  例：

  They are sitting on the fence and refusing to commit themselves.

  他们保持中立，拒绝明确表态。