enclosing

IPA/ɪnˈkləʊz/
KK[ɛnklˈozɪŋ]IPA/ɪnˈkloʊz/

enclosing — verb

  • enclosingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • enclosings3rd person singular
  • enclosinging-ing form
  • enclosingedpast simple

1. To completely surround something with a physical barrier, wall, fence, or other

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

To completely surround something with a physical barrier, wall, fence, or other structure so that it is separated from the space outside.

例句

A high stone wall encloses the old temple courtyard, shielding it from the noise of the city.

passive: be enclosed by [barrier]

The farmer built a wooden fence enclosing the vegetable patch to keep out wild rabbits.

active: enclose + object + infinitive of purpose

同義詞
  • surround

    More general; can be used for non-physical things (surrounded by friends). 'Enclose' is more physical and implies a barrier.

  • encircle

    Suggests forming a circle around something; less common in everyday speech.

  • wall in

    Informal phrasal verb; suggests a deliberate act of restriction.

反義詞
  • expose

    To leave open or unprotected.

  • open

    To remove barriers so that the space is accessible from all sides.

文法句型

be enclosed by something

be enclosed in/within something

enclose something with something

用法筆記

Often used in the passive voice when the focus is on the barrier rather than the person who built it. Subject can be either the barrier (the wall encloses the garden) or the person who creates the enclosure (the gardener enclosed the area).

常見錯誤

❌The fence encloses around the garden.
✅The fence encloses the garden.
💡'enclose' already means to go around something; 'around' is redundant.
❌The box is enclosed with plastic wrap.' (when meaning wrapped, not sealed)
✅The box is enclosed in plastic wrap.
💡use 'in' for tight covering of all sides; use 'with' for adding a layer that surrounds.

2. To put a document, payment, or additional item inside an envelope or package tog

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

To put a document, payment, or additional item inside an envelope or package together with the main item that you are sending to someone.

例句

Megan enclosed a signed copy of the tenancy agreement with her application letter.

pattern: enclose + direct object + with + main item

Sumin enclosed a recent photograph of her children in the birthday card to her aunt.

同義詞
  • include

    More general; can be used in both physical and digital contexts. Less formal than 'enclose'.

  • insert

    Focuses on the physical act of putting something in; less common for the full meaning of sending together.

  • attach

    Used for digital files or physically fastening items together; more general than 'enclose'.

反義詞
  • omit

    To leave something out intentionally or accidentally.

  • exclude

    To deliberately not include.

文法句型

enclose something with/in something

Please find enclosed…

用法筆記

Very common in formal letters, business correspondence, and official documents. The fixed expression 'Please find enclosed…' signals to the reader that additional materials are inside the envelope. This sense is only used for physical mail — for email attachments use 'attach' instead.

常見錯誤

❌I have enclosed the report in my email.
✅I have attached the report to my email.
💡'enclose' is for physical mail; 'attach' is for digital files.
❌Please find the enclosed check below.
✅Please find enclosed a check.
💡the phrase is fixed as 'Please find enclosed' (without 'the').