
bound
词源
源自古英语 'bindan',意为'捆绑',与古诺尔斯语 'binda' 和德语 'binden' 同源。
verb
❶ 跳跃或弹跳,通常指人或动物快速移动的动作。
“The deer bounded across the field.”
(鹿在田野间跳跃奔跑。)
“She bounded up the stairs with excitement.”
(她兴奋地跳上了楼梯。)
adjective
❶ 受限制的或必须遵守某种规则的状态,表示无法自由行动或选择。
“He felt bound by his promise.”
(他觉得自己被承诺束缚住了。)
“The contract bound her to the company for two years.”
(合同规定她必须为公司工作两年。)
❶ 几乎肯定会发生或成为某种情况,表示不可避免的趋势。
“It's bound to rain tomorrow.”
(明天肯定会下雨。)
“You're bound to succeed with such hard work.”
(你这么努力,一定会成功。)
noun
❶ 限制或边界,通常指某种活动或行为的范围。
“The river marks the northern bound of the property.”
(这条河是地产的北部边界。)
“There are no bounds to his ambition.”
(他的野心没有界限。)
常见短语
bound to — 表示某事几乎肯定会发生或成为现实,强调不可避免的结果。
“If you keep practicing, you're bound to improve.”
(如果你继续练习,你一定会进步。)
out of bounds — 指某个区域或行为不被允许,通常用于体育或正式场合。
“The construction site is out of bounds for visitors.”
(建筑工地禁止访客进入。)