circumscribe
US
UK circumscribe [sth] vtr: (encircle)
SC 包围 bāo wéi
TC 包圍
TC 包圍
SC 环绕 bāo wéi，huán rào
TC 環繞
TC 環繞
The clearing was circumscribed by trees and brush.
那片林中空地环绕着绿树和灌木。
circumscribe [sth] vtr: (restrict)
SC 限制 xiàn zhì
TC 限制
TC 限制
Students' activities are circumscribed and monitored by teachers.