bounds

bounds bounds ◙ noun [pl.] • the accepted or furthest limits of sth • 限制范围；极限:

»beyond / outside / within the bounds of decency

没/有体统

»Public spending must be kept within reasonable bounds.

公共开支必须控制在合理的范围内。

»It was not beyond the bounds of possibility that they would meet again six day.

他们有一天会再度相遇,这不是没有可能。

»His enthusiasm knew no bounds (= was very great).

他有无限热情。

【IDIOMS】◘ out of ˈbounds 1. (in some sports 某些体育运动) outside the area of play which is allowed • 出界；界外:

»His shot went out of bounds.

他的球出界了。

2. (NAmE) not reasonable or acceptable • 不合理的；令人无法接受的:

»His demands were out of bounds.

他的要求不合理。

◘ out of ˈbounds (to / for sb) (especially BrE) • if a place is out of bounds, people are not allowed to go there • 不准进入；禁止入内 --› see also off-limits --› more at leap n.