
好词典

源自中古英语 'boundarie',来自古法语 'bodne'(边界),最终源自拉丁语 'bodina'(边界或界限)。
❶ 边界或界限,指两个事物或区域之间的分界线,可以是物理上的或抽象概念上的。
“The river forms the natural boundary between the two countries.”
(这条河是两国之间的天然边界。)
“She set clear boundaries between her work and personal life.”
(她在工作和个人生活之间设定了明确的界限。)
push the boundaries — 挑战或突破现有的限制,通常用于描述创新或尝试新事物。
“This new technology pushes the boundaries of what we thought was possible.”
(这项新技术突破了我们认为可能的界限。)
set boundaries — 设定界限,通常指在人际关系或工作中明确自己的底线或范围。
“It's important to set boundaries with your coworkers to maintain a healthy work environment.”
(与同事设定界限对于保持健康的工作环境很重要。)