词组 | be hedged in |
释义 | be hedged in be hedged in BrE to be surrounded or enclosed by something, so that there is very little space: ▪ The cathedral is in the centre of the town, closely hedged in by other buildings. ▪ Ms Hurley's feet were hedged in by sacks of potatoes and baskets of fruit. ■ SIMILAR TO: be hemmed in to be prevented from having the freedom or opportunity to do what you want: ▪ Why don't you look for another job if you feel hedged in where you are? ■ SIMILAR TO: be hemmed in |
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