bounded
/baʊnd/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈaʊndəd] /baʊnd/ (ame, ipa) · [bˈaʊndəd] /ˈbau̇n-dəd/ (ame, mw)
bounded — 動詞
- 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
跳躍；蹦跳
以大步跳躍的方式快速移動
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.
Theo 踢進致勝球後，跳躍著跑過整片足球場。
bounded across [surface] — preposition of direction
Sana's puppy bounded through the tall grass, chasing a yellow butterfly.
Sana 的小狗蹦蹦跳跳地穿過高高的草叢，追趕一隻黃色蝴蝶。
The children bounded down the stairs when they heard the ice-cream van outside.
孩子們聽到外面的冰淇淋車聲音，蹦跳著衝下樓梯。
Marco bounded onto the stage, full of energy, and grabbed the microphone.
Marco 精力充沛地跳上舞臺，一把抓起麥克風。
A young deer bounded away into the trees as our car rounded the bend.
我們的車轉過彎道時，一頭小鹿跳躍著跑進了樹林裡。
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
界定
形成或標示某區域的邊界
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.
一道厚石牆從四面界定出花園的範圍。
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.
這片田地西邊以一條小溪為界，東邊則有一排橡樹。
passive: be bounded by [feature]
The village was bounded by thick forest, with only a narrow dirt track leading south to the nearest town.
村莊被茂密的森林環繞，只有一條狹窄的泥土路向南通往最近的城鎮。
The property was bounded by a low hedge that ran the length of the road.
這塊地產以一道沿著馬路延伸的低矮樹籬為界。
Tall cliffs bounded the bay, keeping its calm waters safe from the strong ocean winds.
高聳的懸崖環繞著海灣，保護其平靜的水域免受強勁海風的侵襲。
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
捆綁；約束
bind 的過去式，指綑綁或約束
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.
Kevin 用繩子把那一疊報紙緊緊捆好，然後把整捆抱了出去。
bounded [objects] with [material] — for tying things together
After cleaning the deep cut, the nurse bounded Kai's forearm with clean white bandages.
護士清理完那道很深的傷口後，用乾淨的白色繃帶把 Kai 的前臂包紮起來。
bounded [body part] with [material]
Trang bounded the loose pages into a small book with glue and strong thread.
Trang 用膠水和牢固的線把散頁裝訂成一本小書。
The contract bounded Mr. Okonkwo's firm to deliver the steel beams by the end of August.
合約約束 Okonkwo 先生的公司必須在八月底前交付鋼樑。
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 — 形容詞
- boundedpositive
- more boundedcomparative
- most boundedsuperlative
1. staying within fixed edges or limits and not going past them — used about physic
有界
有明確範圍或限制的
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.
花園是一個有明確邊界的小空間，四周被白牆圍繞。
The sheep stayed inside the bounded field, a stone wall keeping them from the road.
羊群待在四周以石牆為界的田野裡，石牆將牠們與馬路隔開。
The hotel pool was bounded by a low glass wall, with the ocean visible just beyond.
旅館的泳池以一道低矮的玻璃牆為界，外面的海洋清晰可見。
Ayana felt safe within the bounded courtyard, away from the busy streets outside.
Ayana 待在有界的庭院裡感到安全，遠離了外面繁忙的街道。
The old monastery garden was bounded on all four sides by high brick walls.
古老的修道院花園四面以高聳的磚牆為界。
- 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.