bounded
/baʊnd/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈaʊndəd] /baʊnd/ (ame, ipa) · [bˈaʊndəd] /ˈbau̇n-dəd/ (ame, mw)
bounded — verb
- boundedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- boundeds3rd person singular
- boundeding-ing form
- boundededpast simple
1. to run or jump forward with long, springy steps that cover a lot of ground with
to run or jump forward with long, springy steps that cover a lot of ground with each movement
Theo bounded across the football field after scoring the winning goal.
bounded across [surface] — preposition of direction
Sana's puppy bounded through the tall grass, chasing a yellow butterfly.
The children bounded down the stairs when they heard the ice-cream van outside.
Marco bounded onto the stage, full of energy, and grabbed the microphone.
A young deer bounded away into the trees as our car rounded the bend.
文法句型
bounded + across/through/down/up/onto/away
用法筆記
Describes movement full of energy and excitement. Subject is usually a person or an animal. Almost always followed by a word showing direction (across, through, down, up, onto, away, into).
常見錯誤
2. to encircle a piece of land or an area and create the line where it ends — for e
to encircle a piece of land or an area and create the line where it ends — for example, when a wall or river marks the outer edge of a field
A thick stone wall bounded the garden on all four sides.
bounded [area] on [sides] — marking all edges
The field is bounded by a stream to the west and a row of oak trees to the east.
passive: be bounded by [feature]
The village was bounded by thick forest, with only a narrow dirt track leading south to the nearest town.
The property was bounded by a low hedge that ran the length of the road.
Tall cliffs bounded the bay, keeping its calm waters safe from the strong ocean winds.
文法句型
bounded + [area]
be bounded by + [feature]
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice ('is bounded by'). Subject is usually a physical feature such as a wall, river, forest, or cliff.
3. the form of 'bind' that shows past time, covering both the simple-past form and
the form of 'bind' that shows past time, covering both the simple-past form and the past-participle form — used when something was tied up or when someone was placed under a duty
Kevin bounded the stack of newspapers tightly with string, then carried the bundle outside.
bounded [objects] with [material] — for tying things together
After cleaning the deep cut, the nurse bounded Kai's forearm with clean white bandages.
bounded [body part] with [material]
Trang bounded the loose pages into a small book with glue and strong thread.
The contract bounded Mr. Okonkwo's firm to deliver the steel beams by the end of August.
文法句型
bounded + [object]
have/has bounded + [object]
用法筆記
Distinguish from verb sense 1 (to leap). In modern standard English, the usual past tense of 'bind' is 'bound'; 'bounded' as the past of 'bind' is found in some regional and older usage.
常見錯誤
bounded — adjective
- boundedpositive
- more boundedcomparative
- most boundedsuperlative
1. staying within fixed edges or limits and not going past them — used about physic
staying within fixed edges or limits and not going past them — used about physical spaces and, in more technical language, about numbers and functions
The garden was a small bounded space, framed by white walls on every side.
The sheep stayed inside the bounded field, a stone wall keeping them from the road.
The hotel pool was bounded by a low glass wall, with the ocean visible just beyond.
Ayana felt safe within the bounded courtyard, away from the busy streets outside.
The old monastery garden was bounded on all four sides by high brick walls.
- limited
kept within a certain amount; more about quantity than physical space
- finite
having an end point; the direct opposite of infinite
- restricted
kept within tight limits by rules or physical barriers
- circumscribed
drawn around with a precise line; very formal
文法句型
bounded + [noun]
用法筆記
Common in academic and mathematical writing. Do not confuse with the adjective 'bound' (meaning certain, obliged, or heading towards), which is a different word.