How do you use "boundary" in a sentence?

The river forms the boundary between the two countries. It is important to set clear boundaries at work. Scientists are pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

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Q: What does "boundary" mean?

A line or limit that marks the edge of an area A boundary is a line or limit that marks the edge of an area or separates one thing from another. It can be physical (national boundaries), abstract (boundaries of knowledge), or personal (setting boundaries in relationships). In cricket, hitting the ball to the boundary scores runs.

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Significado: A line or limit that marks the edge of an area

边界，界限，范围

límite, frontera, lindero

境界、限界、範囲

경계, 한계, 범위

A boundary is a line or limit that marks the edge of an area or separates one thing from another. It can be physical (national boundaries), abstract (boundaries of knowledge), or personal (setting boundaries in relationships). In cricket, hitting the ball to the boundary scores runs.

「boundary」是标记区域边缘或将一物与另一物分开的线或界限。它可以是物理的（国界）、抽象的（知识的边界）或个人的（在关系中设定界限）。

Un «boundary» es una línea o límite que marca el borde de un área o separa una cosa de otra. Puede ser físico (fronteras nacionales), abstracto (límites del conocimiento) o personal (establecer límites en las relaciones).

「boundary」は、ある領域の端を示す、または一方と他方を分ける線や限界です。物理的なもの（国境）、抽象的なもの（知識の限界）、または個人的なもの（人間関係での境界線を設定する）があります。

boundary는 어떤 영역의 가장자리를 표시하거나 한 가지를 다른 것과 구분하는 선이나 한계를 뜻합니다. 물리적(국경), 추상적(지식의 한계), 또는 개인적(관계에서의 경계 설정)일 수 있습니다. 크리켓에서는 공을 경계선까지 치면 득점이 됩니다.

Ejemplos

The river forms the boundary between the two countries.
这条河构成了两国之间的边界。
El río forma el límite entre los dos países.
川が二つの国の境界を形成している。
강이 두 나라의 경계를 이루고 있다.
It is important to set clear boundaries at work.
在工作中设定明确的界限很重要。
Es importante establecer límites claros en el trabajo.
職場では明確な境界線を設けることが重要です。
직장에서는 명확한 경계를 설정하는 것이 중요합니다.
Scientists are pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
科学家们正在突破可能性的界限。
Los científicos están ampliando los límites de lo posible.
科学者たちは可能性の限界を押し広げている。
과학자들은 가능성의 한계를 넓히고 있다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From 'bound' + '-ary'. 'Bound' (a limit) comes from Anglo-French 'bunde', from Medieval Latin 'bodina' meaning 'boundary line', of uncertain origin. The cricket term 'boundary' (hitting the ball to the edge) dates from the 1860s.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

From Old French 'bodne' meaning a limit or landmark. The word is particularly important in cricket, where hitting the ball past the boundary rope scores four runs (if it bounces) or six runs (if it clears without bouncing).

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