| 词汇 | box in |
| 释义 | Phr V box in boxes, boxing, boxed box in sb/sth or box sb/sth in to move so close to someone or something, especially a vehicle, that they cannot moveusually passiveWhen I returned I found that my car had been boxed in.He was running well until the final lap when he was boxed in by the Italian. box in sb or box sb in to prevent someone from doing what they want to dousually passiveShe did not want to send her son to a school where he would be boxed in by so many rules and regulations. boxed-in adjective (always after verb)I think he feels boxed-in at work and wants greater independence. box in1. To physically block and thus prevent someone or something from moving from a certain spot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." Well, I guess I'm not leaving yet because that van is boxing in my car. 2. To limit one's options or cause one to feel restricted or stuck. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." I'm a very versatile performer—don't just box me in as a comedic actress. boxed in1. Unable to physically move from a certain spot due to being blocking by something. Well, I guess I'm not leaving yet because my car is boxed in. 2. Restricted or feeling stuck due to one's limited options. I'm a very versatile performer, but I've been boxed in as a comedic actress by the studio. box someone or something into trap or confine someone or something. He boxed her in so she could not get away from him. They tried to box in the animals, but they needed more space. Don't try to box me in. box someone inFig. to put someone into a bind; to reduce the number of someone's alternatives. I don't want to box you in, but you are running out of options. I want to box in the whole staff, so they'll have to do it my way. boxed inFig. in a bind; having few alternatives. I really feel boxed in around here. I got him boxed in. He'll have to do it our way. box inv. 1. To trap or confine someone or something in a limited space or region: We boxed in the left corner of the living room with a new wall and curtains. The enemy forces had boxed us in on all sides. 2. To prevent someone from acting freely, usually by creating restrictions or obstacles: Being too strict will box in your students and prevent them from being creative. I want to make some changes at the office, but my boss has boxed me in with too many rules. box someone in tv. to put someone into a bind; to reduce the number of someone’s alternatives. (see also boxed in.) I don’t want to box you in, but you are running out of options. boxed in mod. in a bind; having few alternatives. I got him boxed in. He’ll have to do it our way. |
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