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con·fine·ment /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
n.
1. 限制，局限
She strongly resisted confinement to the domestic sphere. 她强烈反对被局限在家庭圈子里。
2. 被幽禁；被禁闭
confinement indoors because of a cold 因感冒卧病在家
The dog was put in confinement in the bathroom. 狗被关在洗澡间里。
3. 关押，监禁
He was in solitary confinement. 他被单独监禁。
4. 〈旧〉分娩；产褥期
Doctor Smith has attended six confinements this week. 史密斯医生这星期已接生6次。
She expects her confinement next month. 她预期下个月分娩。
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