boundary
意味: 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.
例文
- 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.
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使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
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.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
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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