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circumscribed

UK/'sɜ:kəmskraɪbd/US
C2

Definitions

adj.

Limited in range, scope, or power.

受限制的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
circum-around
+
scribwrite, scratch
+
-edpast tense / completed
=circumscribed

Circumscribed means bounded by a line, rule, or limit.

Root script still carries 46 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.circumscribed power受限的权力
  • 2.circumscribed area受限的区域

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His role in the project was carefully circumscribed.

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