enclosures

IPA/ɪnˈkləʊ.ʒər/
KK[ɪnklˈoʒɚz]IPA/ɪnˈkloʊ.ʒɚ/

enclosures — noun

  • enclosuressingular
  • enclosuresesplural

1. a piece of land that is surrounded by a fence, wall, or other barrier, used to k

1.名詞B1
釋義

a piece of land that is surrounded by a fence, wall, or other barrier, used to keep people, animals, or things inside or to prevent them from entering.

例句

Bao's grandfather built a stone enclosure around the family temple in the hills.

collocation: stone enclosure / wooden enclosure

The reptile enclosure at the city zoo has a heated floor and special lighting.

同義詞
  • pen

    refers specifically to a small fenced area for farm animals, not a general barrier

  • compound

    a larger walled area that contains buildings, often for security

  • cage

    a structure with bars or mesh, usually covered on top

用法筆記

Often combined with an adjective describing the material (stone, wire, wooden) or purpose (livestock, wildlife, security).

常見錯誤

❌ 'Keep the dog in the enclosure at night' (fine) but ❌ 'The enclosure of the letter arrived today.' — That sense requires 'enclosure' meaning an included item (sense 3), not a fenced area.

2. the act or process of putting fences, walls, or boundaries around a piece of lan

2.名詞B2
釋義

the act or process of putting fences, walls, or boundaries around a piece of land, especially to claim ownership or to change how the land is used.

例句

The enclosure of common grazing land in the 1800s changed the way farmers worked.

historical context: enclosure of [type of land]

Local communities strongly opposed the enclosure of the forest area for a private golf course.

同義詞
  • fencing

    more concrete — refers to the physical act of putting up fences

  • partition

    suggests dividing a larger space into sections

文法句型

enclosure + of + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used in historical or legal discussions about land rights. The object of the preposition 'of' names the land being enclosed.

常見錯誤

❌The sheep are in the enclosure' (here 'enclosure' means a physical fenced area, not the act of fencing).
✅Use 'fencing' or 'enclosing' instead when you mean the process: 'The fencing of the field took three days.

3. a document, item, or object that is placed inside an envelope or package togethe

3.名詞B1
釋義

a document, item, or object that is placed inside an envelope or package together with a letter or the main item being sent.

例句

Sofie found a handwritten note among the enclosures in the package from her aunt.

formal register: among the enclosures

Each application envelope must contain three enclosures: the form, your photo, and the fee.

同義詞
  • attachment

    used for digital files sent with email; 'enclosure' is preferred for physical items

  • insert

    specifically refers to something printed and placed inside a publication or package

用法筆記

Common in formal letters and business correspondence. The abbreviation 'Enc.' or 'Encl.' is often written at the bottom of a letter to list enclosures.

常見錯誤

❌Please find the enclosure file attached.' — 'Enclosure' already means the item; adding 'file' is redundant.
✅Please find the enclosure with your invoice.