enclosure
UK/in'klәuʒә/US
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Definitions
n.
An area surrounded by a barrier; a fenced-off space.
围场，围栏，封闭区域。
n.
Something included inside a letter or package.
附件，附寄物。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedencloseto put into, to cause
+
-ureclose, shut, exclude
=enclosure
enclose + -ure (act/result) = 'an enclosed area, or the thing enclosed.' Transparent noun of enclose.
Common Collocations
- 1.animal enclosure动物围场
- 2.secure enclosure封闭围场
Example Sentences
- 1.
The zoo built a larger enclosure for the lions.
- 2.
The email mentioned an enclosure, but nothing was attached.