How do you use "fence" in a sentence?

They built a wooden fence around the garden. The farmer repaired the fence to keep the sheep in. He's still sitting on the fence about which job offer to accept.

fence

Q: What does "fence" mean?

A barrier made of wood or wire enclosing an area A fence is a structure that encloses an area, typically made of posts and wire, wood, or other materials. It serves to mark boundaries, provide privacy, or keep animals in or out. As a verb, it means to surround with a fence, or in another sense, to practise the sport of fencing with swords. The idiom 'sit on the fence' means to remain neutral or undecided.

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Meaning: A barrier made of wood or wire enclosing an area

栅栏，围栏

cerca, valla

柵、フェンス

울타리, 담장

A fence is a structure that encloses an area, typically made of posts and wire, wood, or other materials. It serves to mark boundaries, provide privacy, or keep animals in or out. As a verb, it means to surround with a fence, or in another sense, to practise the sport of fencing with swords. The idiom 'sit on the fence' means to remain neutral or undecided.

栅栏是围住一个区域的结构，通常由柱子和铁丝、木材或其他材料制成。它用于标记边界、提供隐私或防止动物进出。作为动词，意思是用栅栏围住，或者在另一个意义上，练习剑术击剑运动。习语'sit on the fence'意思是保持中立或犹豫不决。

Una cerca es una estructura que encierra un área, típicamente hecha de postes y alambre, madera u otros materiales. Sirve para marcar límites, proporcionar privacidad o mantener animales dentro o fuera. Como verbo, significa rodear con una cerca, o en otro sentido, practicar el deporte de la esgrima. La expresión 'sit on the fence' significa permanecer neutral o indeciso.

フェンスは、通常、支柱とワイヤー、木材、またはその他の材料で作られた、エリアを囲む構造物です。境界を示す、プライバシーを提供する、または動物を中に入れたり外に出さないようにするために使用されます。動詞として、フェンスで囲むことを意味し、別の意味では、剣を使ったフェンシングのスポーツを練習することを意味します。「sit on the fence」というイディオムは、中立を保つまたは決められないことを意味します。

fence는 일정 구역을 둘러싸는 구조물로, 보통 기둥과 철사, 나무 등의 재료로 만들어집니다. 경계를 표시하거나, 사생활을 보호하거나, 동물을 가두거나 막는 역할을 합니다. 동사로는 울타리로 둘러싸다는 뜻이며, 다른 의미로는 검술 스포츠인 펜싱을 하다라는 뜻도 있습니다. 관용구 'sit on the fence'는 중립을 유지하거나 결정을 내리지 못하는 것을 뜻합니다.

Examples

They built a wooden fence around the garden.
他们在花园周围建了一道木栅栏。
Construyeron una cerca de madera alrededor del jardín.
彼らは庭の周りに木製のフェンスを建てました。
그들은 정원 주위에 나무 울타리를 세웠습니다.
The farmer repaired the fence to keep the sheep in.
农夫修好了栅栏以防羊跑出去。
El granjero reparó la cerca para mantener a las ovejas dentro.
農夫は羊を中に入れておくためにフェンスを修理しました。
농부는 양을 가두어 두기 위해 울타리를 수리했습니다.
He's still sitting on the fence about which job offer to accept.
他仍然犹豫不决，不知道该接受哪个工作邀请。
Todavía está indeciso sobre qué oferta de trabajo aceptar.
彼はどちらの求人を受けるかまだ決めかねています。
그는 어느 일자리 제안을 수락할지 아직 결정을 못 하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Shortened from 'defence/defense', from Old French 'defens', from Latin 'defensum'. Originally meant the act of defending, then the structure used for defense or enclosure. The fencing sport preserves the fighting sense.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal